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USDA FACILITY REPORT

Little Ray's Nature Center J224

Syracuse, New York 13204 - 9570 Destiny USA Drive Suite J-205

A+
11 Inspections
1 Total Violations
0 Critical
0 Repeat Violations
License: 21-C-0495 Type: Class C (exhibitor) Last Inspected: May 13, 2026 Address: 9570 Destiny USA Drive Suite J-205 USDA records through: Oct 1, 2026

Animals on Record

  • Domestic Ferret48
  • Domestic Rabbit30
  • Linnaeus's Two-Toed Sloth26
  • Chinchilla22
  • Four-Toed Hedgehog20
  • Budgerigar19
  • Hoffmann's Two-Toed Sloth16
  • Sugar Glider14
  • Southern Three-Banded Armadillo13
Show all 21 species
  • Fennec Fox10
  • Southern Flying Squirrel8
  • North American Porcupine7
  • Grey Short-Tailed Opossum7
  • Greater Bushbaby5
  • Virginia Opossum5
  • Brazilian Three-Banded Armadillo4
  • White-Nosed Coati4
  • Southern Tamandua3
  • South American Coati1
  • Lesser Madagascar Hedgehog Tenrec1
  • Northern Lesser Bushbaby1

Inspection History

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+ 8 more inspections · 1 violation in the full report

What's in This Report

11
USDA Inspections on Record
Latest: May 13, 2026 · records through Oct 1, 2026
1
Violations Documented
1 Non-Critical

Preview: most recent violation

Jan 29, 2026
3.125(a) Non-Critical
Facilities, general.
The chinchilla enclosure has vinal wrap around the enclosure for thematic appearance. Several sections of the coating
are chewed around edges and has previously been patched with duct tape which is also now chewed. Chinc...

The full report opens the complete inspector narrative for this and every other violation.

The full report includes:

Complete inspection timeline with dates
Every violation code and description
Inspector narratives, what they saw
Severity ratings for each violation
Repeat offense flags
Links to original USDA reports

How to Read This Report

This page shows the complete USDA inspection history for Little Ray's Nature Center J224. 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 Little Ray's Nature Center J224

Is Little Ray's Nature Center J224 a USDA-licensed breeder?

Little Ray's Nature Center J224 holds USDA license number 21-C-0495 (C), which means the facility is registered under the federal Animal Welfare Act and is subject to periodic USDA APHIS inspections.

Does Little Ray's Nature Center J224 have any USDA violations on record?

Yes. USDA inspectors have documented 1 violation at this facility (1 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 Little Ray's Nature Center J224 last inspected by the USDA?

The most recent inspection on record for Little Ray's Nature Center J224 was on May 13, 2026, and the facility has 11 inspections documented in total. The USDA typically inspects licensed breeders every one to three years.

Where is Little Ray's Nature Center J224 located?

Little Ray's Nature Center J224 is located in Syracuse, New York. You can browse other USDA-licensed breeders in New York to compare inspection records before you decide.

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