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USDA FACILITY REPORT

Academy Of Natural Sciences

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103 - 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway

A+
14 Inspections
0 Total Violations
0 Critical
0 Repeat Violations
License: 23-C-0294 Type: Class C (exhibitor) Last Inspected: Aug 21, 2026 Address: 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway USDA records through: Oct 1, 2026

Animals on Record

  • Nine-Banded Armadillo29
  • Domestic Rabbit28
  • Domestic Guinea Pig24
  • European Rabbit19
  • Virginia Opossum14
  • Chinchilla12
  • Striped Skunk11
  • Hedgehog6
  • North American Porcupine6
Show all 14 species
  • Chinchilla (Domesticated)6
  • Red Fox (Includes Silver Fox & Cross Fox)3
  • Four-Toed Hedgehog (Most Common Pet Hedgehog)3
  • White-Nosed Coati2
  • Mallard1

Inspection History

A history of USDA inspections for this facility, with inspection details, compliance records, and original reports.

14 inspections on record

Aug 21, 2026
No Violations
Animals: 2 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Dec 19, 2025
No Violations
Animals: 2 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Mar 28, 2024
No Violations
Animals: 4 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Jun 21, 2023
No Violations
Animals: 4 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Jun 7, 2023
No Violations
Animals: 4 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Sep 1, 2022
No Violations
Animals: 6 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Sep 29, 2021
No Violations
Animals: 10 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Jan 15, 2021
No Violations
Animals: 11 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Apr 17, 2019
No Violations
Animals: 21 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Jun 15, 2018
No Violations
Animals: 21 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Jan 24, 2017
No Violations
Animals: 20 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
May 19, 2016
No Violations
Animals: 20 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Aug 3, 2015
No Violations
Animals: 20 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Aug 20, 2014
No Violations
Animals: 21 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor

No violations on record, great sign.

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How to Read This Report

This page shows the complete USDA inspection history for Academy Of Natural Sciences. 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.

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Frequently asked questions about Academy Of Natural Sciences

Is Academy Of Natural Sciences a USDA-licensed breeder?

Academy Of Natural Sciences holds USDA license number 23-C-0294 (C), which means the facility is registered under the federal Animal Welfare Act and is subject to periodic USDA APHIS inspections.

Does Academy Of Natural Sciences have any USDA violations on record?

No violations appear in the USDA inspection records we hold for Academy Of Natural Sciences. A clean record is a good sign, but confirm it with a recent in-person visit and current veterinary health records.

When was Academy Of Natural Sciences last inspected by the USDA?

The most recent inspection on record for Academy Of Natural Sciences was on Aug 21, 2026, and the facility has 14 inspections documented in total. The USDA typically inspects licensed breeders every one to three years.

Where is Academy Of Natural Sciences located?

Academy Of Natural Sciences is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. You can browse other USDA-licensed breeders in Pennsylvania to compare inspection records before you decide.

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