USDA FACILITY REPORT
Howell Nature Center LLC
Howell, Michigan 48843 - 1005 Triangle Lake Road
Animals on Record
- Northern Flying Squirrel39
- Groundhog29
- Gray Fox24
- White-Tailed Deer23
- Virginia Opossum22
- Red Fox (Includes Silver Fox & Cross Fox)21
- Alpaca20
- American Beaver19
- Coyote15
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- Black-Footed Ferret13
- American Mink12
- Bobcat12
- Red-Tailed Hawk12
- Eastern Screech-Owl10
- Bald Eagle9
- Sheep Including All Domestic Breeds9
- Raccoon7
- Domestic Ferret7
- Barn Owl6
- Great Horned Owl6
- Short-Eared Owl6
- Turkey Vulture6
- Snowy Owl6
- American Crow6
- Wood Duck6
- Sandhill Crane6
- Blue Jay6
- North American Porcupine5
- Domestic Rabbit4
- Peregrine Falcon3
- Domestic Turkey3
- Barred Owl3
- Broad-Winged Hawk2
- Hazel Dormouse2
- Domestic Guineafowl1
- Eastern Grey Squirrel1
- European Rabbit1
Inspection History
A history of USDA inspections for this facility. The complete inspection details are included with report access.
+ 9 more inspections · 2 violations in the full report
What's in This Report
Preview: most recent violation
Apr 9, 2024The full report opens the complete inspector narrative for this and every other violation (2 narratives, 2 citations).
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How to Read This Report
This page shows the complete USDA inspection history for Howell Nature Center LLC. The grade at the top is calculated by BreederCheck based on the total number of violations, their severity, whether any are repeat offenses, and how recently they occurred. It is not an official USDA grade, the USDA does not assign letter grades to facilities.
Each inspection in the timeline represents an actual visit by a USDA APHIS inspector. Inspections can be routine (scheduled), focused (in response to a complaint), or follow-up (to verify that previously cited violations have been corrected). The badges next to each inspection date indicate how many violations were found during that visit and their severity levels.
In the violation details section, you can read the specific regulatory codes that were cited and, when available, the inspector's narrative describing exactly what was observed. Pay particular attention to violations marked as "Repeat", these indicate problems that the breeder was previously warned about but failed to correct. Critical violations involving immediate threats to animal health or safety are the most serious and should weigh heavily in your decision-making.
If you are considering purchasing an animal from this facility, we recommend using this data as a starting point, not an endpoint. Visit the breeder in person, ask to see the animals' living conditions, request veterinary health records, and compare this facility's record to other breeders in the same state.
Frequently asked questions about Howell Nature Center LLC
Is Howell Nature Center LLC a USDA-licensed breeder?
Howell Nature Center LLC holds USDA license number 34-C-0410 (C), which means the facility is registered under the federal Animal Welfare Act and is subject to periodic USDA APHIS inspections.
Does Howell Nature Center LLC have any USDA violations on record?
Yes. USDA inspectors have documented 2 violations at this facility (2 non-critical). Critical and repeat violations matter most because they involve direct risks to animal health or problems the breeder was warned about before. Each cited code and the inspector narrative are in the full report above.
When was Howell Nature Center LLC last inspected by the USDA?
The most recent inspection on record for Howell Nature Center LLC was on May 8, 2025, and the facility has 12 inspections documented in total. The USDA typically inspects licensed breeders every one to three years.
Where is Howell Nature Center LLC located?
Howell Nature Center LLC is located in Howell, Michigan. You can browse other USDA-licensed breeders in Michigan to compare inspection records before you decide.
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