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The Dayton Society Of Natural History

Dayton, Ohio 45414

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License: 31-C-0057 Type: C Last Inspected: Jan 28, 2026
14 Inspections
0 Total Violations
0 Critical
0 Repeat Violations
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Animals on Record

JAMAICAN FRUIT-EATING BAT / JAMAICAN FRUIT BAT: 94 NAKED MOLE-RAT: 79 EGYPTIAN FRUIT BAT: 59 SLENDER-TAILED MEERKAT: 34 NORTH AMERICAN RIVER OTTER: 30 BRAZILIAN AGOUTI: 27 KINKAJOU: 25 PREHENSILE-TAILED PORCUPINE: 23 BAT-EARED FOX: 23 DOMESTIC RABBIT / EUROPEAN RABBIT: 16 SOUTHERN THREE-BANDED ARMADILLO: 14 LINNAEUS'S TWO-TOED SLOTH: 13 STRIPED SKUNK: 12 VIRGINIA OPOSSUM: 10 DOMESTIC FERRET: 9 VON DER DECKEN'S HORNBILL: 8 TURKEY VULTURE: 8 BURROWING OWL: 8 HAZEL DORMOUSE: 6 SAND CAT: 5 FOUR-TOED HEDGEHOG: 4 RAINBOW LORIKEET: 4 EASTERN SCREECH-OWL: 4 FOUR-TOED HEDGEHOG (MOST COMMON PET HEDGEHOG): 3 EUROPEAN RABBIT: 3 GROUNDHOG / WOODCHUCK: 3 HEDGEHOG: 2 AMERICAN KESTREL: 2 TOCO TOUCAN: 2 BOBCAT: 1 NINE-BANDED ARMADILLO: 1
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Inspection History

14 inspections on record

Jan 28, 2026
No Violations
Animals: 62 · Type: ROUTINE INSPECTION
Feb 10, 2025
No Violations
Animals: 58 · Type: ROUTINE INSPECTION
Sep 26, 2024
No Violations
Animals: 57 · Type: RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
May 28, 2024
No Violations
Animals: 56 · Type: ROUTINE INSPECTION
Jul 6, 2023
No Violations
Animals: 28 · Type: ROUTINE INSPECTION
Oct 28, 2021
No Violations
Animals: 27 · Type: RE-LICENSE INSPECTION
Aug 3, 2021
No Violations
Animals: 26 · Type: ROUTINE INSPECTION
Sep 9, 2019
No Violations
Animals: 29 · Type: ROUTINE INSPECTION
Oct 11, 2018
No Violations
Animals: 31 · Type: ROUTINE INSPECTION
Nov 14, 2017
No Violations
Animals: 25 · Type: ROUTINE INSPECTION
Nov 22, 2016
No Violations
Animals: 29 · Type: ROUTINE INSPECTION
Nov 5, 2015
No Violations
Animals: 31 · Type: ROUTINE INSPECTION
Jan 5, 2015
No Violations
Animals: 36 · Type: ROUTINE INSPECTION
Feb 20, 2014
No Violations
Animals: 37 · Type: ROUTINE INSPECTION

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Frequently asked questions about The Dayton Society Of Natural History

Is The Dayton Society Of Natural History a USDA-licensed breeder?

The Dayton Society Of Natural History holds USDA license number 31-C-0057 (C), which means the facility is registered under the federal Animal Welfare Act and is subject to periodic USDA APHIS inspections.

Does The Dayton Society Of Natural History have any USDA violations on record?

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

When was The Dayton Society Of Natural History last inspected by the USDA?

The most recent inspection on record for The Dayton Society Of Natural History was on Jan 28, 2026, and the facility has 14 inspections documented in total. The USDA typically inspects licensed breeders every one to three years.

Where is The Dayton Society Of Natural History located?

The Dayton Society Of Natural History is located in Dayton, Ohio. You can browse other USDA-licensed breeders in Ohio to compare inspection records before you decide.

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