USDA FACILITY REPORT
Earthplace, The Nature Discovery Center
Westport, Connecticut 06881 - 10 Woodside Ln
Animals on Record
- Domestic Ferret37
- Domestic Guinea Pig33
- Big Brown Bat28
- Domestic Rabbit28
- Chinchilla (Domesticated)27
- Hazel Dormouse10
- Four-Toed Hedgehog8
- Barred Owl6
- Red-Tailed Hawk6
Show all 23 species
- Bald Eagle6
- Great Horned Owl6
- Domestic Pigeon Including All Domestic Breeds5
- Eastern Grey Squirrel5
- Eastern Screech-Owl3
- American Crow3
- Common Raven3
- Virginia Opossum3
- Four-Toed Hedgehog (Most Common Pet Hedgehog)3
- Turkey Vulture3
- Black Vulture3
- Grey Short-Tailed Opossum2
- Chinchilla2
- Hedgehog2
Inspection History
A history of USDA inspections for this facility, with inspection details, compliance records, and original reports.
14 inspections on record
No violations on record, great sign.
Everything USDA holds on this facility (14 inspections, records through Oct 1, 2026) is already shown above for free. There is nothing extra to buy for this breeder.
How to Read This Report
This page shows the complete USDA inspection history for Earthplace, The Nature Discovery 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 Earthplace, The Nature Discovery Center
Is Earthplace, The Nature Discovery Center a USDA-licensed breeder?
Earthplace, The Nature Discovery Center holds USDA license number 16-C-0019 (C), which means the facility is registered under the federal Animal Welfare Act and is subject to periodic USDA APHIS inspections.
Does Earthplace, The Nature Discovery Center have any USDA violations on record?
No violations appear in the USDA inspection records we hold for Earthplace, The Nature Discovery Center. A clean record is a good sign, but confirm it with a recent in-person visit and current veterinary health records.
When was Earthplace, The Nature Discovery Center last inspected by the USDA?
The most recent inspection on record for Earthplace, The Nature Discovery Center was on Jun 9, 2026, and the facility has 14 inspections documented in total. The USDA typically inspects licensed breeders every one to three years.
Where is Earthplace, The Nature Discovery Center located?
Earthplace, The Nature Discovery Center is located in Westport, Connecticut. You can browse other USDA-licensed breeders in Connecticut to compare inspection records before you decide.
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