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USDA FACILITY REPORT

Bear Den Petting Zoo

Waterford, Wisconsin 53185 - 6831 Big Bend Rd

B+
12 Inspections
4 Total Violations
0 Critical
0 Repeat Violations
License: 35-C-0132 Type: Class C (exhibitor) Last Inspected: Sep 9, 2026 Address: 6831 Big Bend Rd USDA records through: Oct 1, 2026

Animals on Record

  • Domestic Chicken (Including All Domestic Breeds /160
  • Domestic Goat103
  • White-Tailed Deer75
  • Domestic Rabbit57
  • Cat Kitten28
  • Alpaca27
  • Red Fox (Includes Silver Fox & Cross Fox)27
  • Sheep Including All Domestic Breeds27
  • Patagonian Cavy25
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  • Ring-Tailed Lemur25
  • Red Kangaroo24
  • Domestic Pigeon Including All Domestic Breeds24
  • Lady Amherst's Pheasant23
  • Cattle22
  • Canada Goose22
  • Bobcat22
  • North American Porcupine22
  • Raccoon21
  • Ring-Necked Pheasant19
  • Groundhog17
  • Domestic Pig15
  • Kinkajou13
  • Silver Pheasant13
  • South American Coati13
  • Indian Peafowl12
  • African Crested Porcupine12
  • American Mink12
  • Striped Skunk11
  • North American Black Bear9
  • Llama9
  • Serval8
  • Capybara8
  • American Badger8
  • Small Spotted Genet7
  • Arctic Fox7
  • Golden Pheasant6
  • Gray Wolf6
  • Emu4
  • Domestic Turkey4
  • Yellow-Headed Parrot4
  • Coyote3
  • Virginia Opossum3
  • Cape Porcupine3
  • Domestic Guineafowl2
  • Tundra Swan2
  • Scarlet Macaw2
  • Geoffroy's Cat2
  • Wolf/Dog Hybrid2
  • European Rabbit2
  • Trumpeter Swan2

Inspection History

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

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+ 9 more inspections · 4 violations in the full report

What's in This Report

12
USDA Inspections on Record
Latest: Sep 9, 2026 · records through Oct 1, 2026
4
Violations Documented
4 Non-Critical

Preview: most recent violation

Sep 13, 2023
2.40(b)(2) Non-Critical
Attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (dealers and exhibitors).
A male turkey was observed to be limping on his right leg while walking. The turkey was also observed to hold its right leg
up while standing. The licensee stated the the turkey was acquired with the leg condition and th...

The full report opens the complete inspector narrative for this and every other violation (4 narratives, 4 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 Bear Den Petting Zoo. 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 Bear Den Petting Zoo

Is Bear Den Petting Zoo a USDA-licensed breeder?

Bear Den Petting Zoo holds USDA license number 35-C-0132 (C), which means the facility is registered under the federal Animal Welfare Act and is subject to periodic USDA APHIS inspections.

Does Bear Den Petting Zoo have any USDA violations on record?

Yes. USDA inspectors have documented 4 violations at this facility (4 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 Bear Den Petting Zoo last inspected by the USDA?

The most recent inspection on record for Bear Den Petting Zoo was on Sep 9, 2026, and the facility has 12 inspections documented in total. The USDA typically inspects licensed breeders every one to three years.

Where is Bear Den Petting Zoo located?

Bear Den Petting Zoo is located in Waterford, Wisconsin. You can browse other USDA-licensed breeders in Wisconsin to compare inspection records before you decide.

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