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USDA FACILITY REPORT

Science Alive

Walled Lake, Michigan 48390 - 615 Breeze Court

A+
25 Inspections
1 Total Violations
0 Critical
0 Repeat Violations
License: 34-C-0390 Type: Class C (exhibitor) Last Inspected: Dec 31, 2024 Address: 615 Breeze Court USDA records through: Oct 1, 2026

Animals on Record

  • Chinchilla (Domesticated)141
  • Sepia Short-Tailed Opossum55
  • Lesser Madagascar Hedgehog Tenrec40
  • Southern Three-Banded Armadillo39
  • Screaming Armadillo29
  • Larger Hairy Armadillo26
  • Sugar Glider24
  • Chinchilla20
  • Linnaeus's Two-Toed Sloth19
Show all 33 species
  • Patagonian Cavy17
  • Striped Skunk14
  • Kinkajou14
  • Prehensile-Tailed Porcupine12
  • Southern Tamandua12
  • Virginia Opossum12
  • Brazilian Agouti10
  • Central American Agouti10
  • North American Porcupine9
  • Groundhog9
  • Grey Four-Eyed Opossum9
  • Southern Opossum8
  • Domestic Chicken (Including All Domestic Breeds /8
  • Bare-Tailed Woolly Opossum7
  • Nine-Banded Armadillo5
  • Agile Wallaby5
  • Pygmy Anteater4
  • Yellow Armadillo4
  • Domestic Duck Including All Domestic Breeds4
  • Pied Crow4
  • Lowland Paca2
  • Small Spotted Genet2
  • Laughing Kookaburra2
  • Grey Cuscus1

Inspection History

A history of USDA inspections for this facility. The complete inspection details are included with report access.

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+ 22 more inspections · 1 violation in the full report

What's in This Report

25
USDA Inspections on Record
Latest: Dec 31, 2024 · records through Oct 1, 2026
1
Violations Documented
1 Non-Critical

Preview: most recent violation

Apr 24, 2017
2.126(b) Non-Critical
ACCESS AND INSPECTION OF RECORDS AND PROPERTY; SUBMISSION OF ITINERARIES.
A responsible adult was not available to accompany APHIS Officials during the inspection process at 10:30 am on
24-Apr-17.
Knocked on the door of the facility . Called and left a message on the business answering machine...

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 Science Alive. 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 Science Alive

Is Science Alive a USDA-licensed breeder?

Science Alive holds USDA license number 34-C-0390 (C), which means the facility is registered under the federal Animal Welfare Act and is subject to periodic USDA APHIS inspections.

Does Science Alive 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 Science Alive last inspected by the USDA?

The most recent inspection on record for Science Alive was on Dec 31, 2024, and the facility has 25 inspections documented in total. The USDA typically inspects licensed breeders every one to three years.

Where is Science Alive located?

Science Alive is located in Walled Lake, Michigan. You can browse other USDA-licensed breeders in Michigan to compare inspection records before you decide.

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