West Texas Wildlife Preserve
Merkel, Texas 79536
Animals on Record
Inspection History
5 inspections on record
This breeder has a clean record, great sign.
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How to Read This Report
This page shows the complete USDA inspection history for West Texas Wildlife Preserve. 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 West Texas Wildlife Preserve
Is West Texas Wildlife Preserve a USDA-licensed breeder?
West Texas Wildlife Preserve holds USDA license number 74-A-1563 (A), which means the facility is registered under the federal Animal Welfare Act and is subject to periodic USDA APHIS inspections.
Does West Texas Wildlife Preserve have any USDA violations on record?
No violations appear in the USDA inspection records we hold for West Texas Wildlife Preserve. A clean record is a good sign, but confirm it with a recent in-person visit and current veterinary health records.
When was West Texas Wildlife Preserve last inspected by the USDA?
The most recent inspection on record for West Texas Wildlife Preserve was on Apr 2, 2026, and the facility has 5 inspections documented in total. The USDA typically inspects licensed breeders every one to three years.
Where is West Texas Wildlife Preserve located?
West Texas Wildlife Preserve is located in Merkel, Texas. You can browse other USDA-licensed breeders in Texas to compare inspection records before you decide.
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