USDA FACILITY REPORT
Irvine Nature Center
Owings Mills, Maryland 21117 - 11201 Garrison Forrest Rd
Animals on Record
- Virginia Opossum16
- Domestic Guinea Pig15
- Eastern Screech-Owl8
- Hedgehog6
- Common Raven4
- Red-Tailed Hawk4
- Great Horned Owl4
- Broad-Winged Hawk4
- Black Vulture4
Show all 15 species
- Four-Toed Hedgehog (Most Common Pet Hedgehog)3
- Barred Owl3
- Red-Shouldered Hawk3
- Sugar Glider1
- Four-Toed Hedgehog1
- Norway Rat1
Inspection History
A history of USDA inspections for this facility, with inspection details, compliance records, and original reports.
16 inspections on record
No violations on record, great sign.
Everything USDA holds on this facility (16 inspections, records through Oct 1, 2026) is already shown above for free. There is nothing extra to buy for this breeder.
How to Read This Report
This page shows the complete USDA inspection history for Irvine Nature Center. 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 Irvine Nature Center
Is Irvine Nature Center a USDA-licensed breeder?
Irvine Nature Center holds USDA license number 51-C-0096 (C), which means the facility is registered under the federal Animal Welfare Act and is subject to periodic USDA APHIS inspections.
Does Irvine Nature Center have any USDA violations on record?
No violations appear in the USDA inspection records we hold for Irvine Nature Center. A clean record is a good sign, but confirm it with a recent in-person visit and current veterinary health records.
When was Irvine Nature Center last inspected by the USDA?
The most recent inspection on record for Irvine Nature Center was on Jun 25, 2026, and the facility has 16 inspections documented in total. The USDA typically inspects licensed breeders every one to three years.
Where is Irvine Nature Center located?
Irvine Nature Center is located in Owings Mills, Maryland. You can browse other USDA-licensed breeders in Maryland to compare inspection records before you decide.
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