USDA FACILITY REPORT
Mitchell's Petting Zoo And Exotics
Sweetwater, Tennessee 37874 - 2470 Sweetwater Vonore Road
Animals on Record
- Domestic Goat41
- Fallow Deer21
- Llama13
- Domestic Rabbit12
- Red Kangaroo9
- Greater Rhea6
- Nilgai6
- Burchell’s4
- Cattle3
Show all 32 species
- Indian Peafowl3
- Asiatic Water Buffalo3
- Yak3
- Dromedary Camel3
- Mountain Coati3
- Zebu3
- Axis Deer3
- Blackbuck3
- Sika Deer3
- Salmon-Crested Cockatoo3
- Cattle2
- Capybara2
- Black-Tailed Prairie Dog2
- Domestic Pig2
- Barbary Sheep2
- American Bison2
- Donkey2
- Warthog1
- African Crested Porcupine1
- Ankole-Watusi Cattle1
- Sheep Including All Domestic Breeds1
- Scimitar-Horned Oryx1
- Linnaeus's Two-Toed Sloth1
Inspection History
A history of USDA inspections for this facility, with inspection details, compliance records, and original reports.
3 inspections on record
No violations on record, great sign.
Everything USDA holds on this facility (3 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 Mitchell's Petting Zoo And Exotics. 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 Mitchell's Petting Zoo And Exotics
Is Mitchell's Petting Zoo And Exotics a USDA-licensed breeder?
Mitchell's Petting Zoo And Exotics holds USDA license number 63-C-0316 (C), which means the facility is registered under the federal Animal Welfare Act and is subject to periodic USDA APHIS inspections.
Does Mitchell's Petting Zoo And Exotics have any USDA violations on record?
No violations appear in the USDA inspection records we hold for Mitchell's Petting Zoo And Exotics. A clean record is a good sign, but confirm it with a recent in-person visit and current veterinary health records.
When was Mitchell's Petting Zoo And Exotics last inspected by the USDA?
The most recent inspection on record for Mitchell's Petting Zoo And Exotics was on Apr 16, 2026, and the facility has 3 inspections documented in total. The USDA typically inspects licensed breeders every one to three years.
Where is Mitchell's Petting Zoo And Exotics located?
Mitchell's Petting Zoo And Exotics is located in Sweetwater, Tennessee. You can browse other USDA-licensed breeders in Tennessee to compare inspection records before you decide.
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