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USDA FACILITY REPORT

Darien Nature Center

Darien, Connecticut 06820 - 120 Brookside Road

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13 Inspections
0 Total Violations
0 Critical
0 Repeat Violations
License: 16-C-0076 Type: Class C (exhibitor) Last Inspected: May 13, 2025 Address: 120 Brookside Road USDA records through: Oct 1, 2026

Animals on Record

  • Domestic Ferret27
  • Sugar Glider27
  • Domestic Rabbit22
  • Mongolian Gerbil (Common Pet20
  • Domestic Guinea Pig14
  • Utah Prairie Dog13
  • Four-Toed Hedgehog (Most Common Pet Hedgehog)12
  • Chinchilla8
  • Eastern Screech-Owl8
Show all 17 species
  • Barbary Dove7
  • European Rabbit4
  • Chinchilla (Domesticated)4
  • Hazel Dormouse4
  • Egyptian Gerbil4
  • Norway Rat3
  • Hedgehog2
  • Budgerigar2

Inspection History

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

13 inspections on record

May 13, 2025
No Violations
Animals: 17 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Jan 27, 2025
No Violations
Animals: 14 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Nov 21, 2024
No Violations
Animals: 16 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Jan 17, 2024
No Violations
Animals: 17 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Dec 13, 2022
No Violations
Animals: 13 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Jan 5, 2022
No Violations
Animals: 13 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Jan 25, 2021
No Violations
Animals: 13 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Jan 22, 2020
No Violations
Animals: 14 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Nov 14, 2018
No Violations
Animals: 13 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Jan 10, 2018
No Violations
Animals: 11 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Oct 20, 2016
No Violations
Animals: 13 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Jan 12, 2016
No Violations
Animals: 13 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Nov 18, 2014
No Violations
Animals: 14 · 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 Darien Nature 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 Darien Nature Center

Is Darien Nature Center a USDA-licensed breeder?

Darien Nature Center holds USDA license number 16-C-0076 (C), which means the facility is registered under the federal Animal Welfare Act and is subject to periodic USDA APHIS inspections.

Does Darien Nature Center have any USDA violations on record?

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

When was Darien Nature Center last inspected by the USDA?

The most recent inspection on record for Darien Nature Center was on May 13, 2025, and the facility has 13 inspections documented in total. The USDA typically inspects licensed breeders every one to three years.

Where is Darien Nature Center located?

Darien Nature Center is located in Darien, Connecticut. You can browse other USDA-licensed breeders in Connecticut to compare inspection records before you decide.

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