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USDA FACILITY REPORT

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center

Holderness, New Hampshire 03245 - P.O. Box 173

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16 Inspections
11 Total Violations
3 Critical
2 Repeat Violations
License: 12-C-0002 Type: Class C (exhibitor) Last Inspected: Sep 2, 2026 Address: P.O. Box 173 USDA records through: Oct 1, 2026

Animals on Record

  • Striped Skunk36
  • Bobcat35
  • White-Tailed Deer35
  • Virginia Opossum30
  • North American Porcupine30
  • American Mink30
  • Red Fox (Includes Silver Fox & Cross Fox)29
  • North American River Otter27
  • Coyote26
Show all 32 species
  • Big Brown Bat26
  • Puma25
  • North American Black Bear24
  • Groundhog19
  • Gray Fox15
  • Fisher15
  • Barred Owl14
  • Southern Flying Squirrel13
  • Red-Tailed Hawk12
  • American Kestrel11
  • Broad-Winged Hawk11
  • Northern Flying Squirrel9
  • Black-Crowned Night-Heron8
  • Eastern Screech-Owl8
  • Great Horned Owl8
  • Red-Shouldered Hawk8
  • Northern Saw-Whet Owl8
  • Bald Eagle7
  • White-Footed Mouse7
  • Peregrine Falcon2
  • American Beaver2
  • Hoary Bat1
  • Rough-Legged Hawk1

Inspection History

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

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+ 13 more inspections · 11 violations in the full report

What's in This Report

16
USDA Inspections on Record
Latest: Sep 2, 2026 · records through Oct 1, 2026
11
Violations Documented
3 Critical · 8 Non-Critical

Preview: most recent violation

Jan 25, 2024
2.131(b)(1) Critical
Handling of animals.
On 12/7/2023, a saw-whet owl was discovered to have a wound (@ 1cm in length) on the leg under the anklet, which was
unexpectedly tight. Anklets were removed, veterinary care was provided, and the wound healed. Swelling ...

The full report opens the complete inspector narrative for this and every other violation (11 narratives, 11 citations).

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 Squam Lakes Natural Science 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 Squam Lakes Natural Science Center

Is Squam Lakes Natural Science Center a USDA-licensed breeder?

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center holds USDA license number 12-C-0002 (C), which means the facility is registered under the federal Animal Welfare Act and is subject to periodic USDA APHIS inspections.

Does Squam Lakes Natural Science Center have any USDA violations on record?

Yes. USDA inspectors have documented 11 violations at this facility (3 critical, 8 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 Squam Lakes Natural Science Center last inspected by the USDA?

The most recent inspection on record for Squam Lakes Natural Science Center was on Sep 2, 2026, and the facility has 16 inspections documented in total. The USDA typically inspects licensed breeders every one to three years.

Where is Squam Lakes Natural Science Center located?

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is located in Holderness, New Hampshire. You can browse other USDA-licensed breeders in New Hampshire to compare inspection records before you decide.

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