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Earthplace, The Nature Discovery Center

Westport, Connecticut 06881

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License: 16-C-0019 Type: C Last Inspected: Jun 9, 2026
14 Inspections
0 Total Violations
0 Critical
0 Repeat Violations
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Animals on Record

DOMESTIC FERRET: 37 DOMESTIC GUINEA PIG: 33 BIG BROWN BAT: 28 DOMESTIC RABBIT / EUROPEAN RABBIT: 28 CHINCHILLA (DOMESTICATED): 27 HAZEL DORMOUSE: 10 FOUR-TOED HEDGEHOG: 8 BARRED OWL: 6 RED-TAILED HAWK: 6 BALD EAGLE: 6 GREAT HORNED OWL: 6 DOMESTIC PIGEON INCLUDING ALL DOMESTIC BREEDS: 5 EASTERN GREY SQUIRREL: 5 EASTERN SCREECH-OWL: 3 AMERICAN CROW: 3 COMMON RAVEN: 3 VIRGINIA OPOSSUM: 3 FOUR-TOED HEDGEHOG (MOST COMMON PET HEDGEHOG): 3 TURKEY VULTURE: 3 BLACK VULTURE / MEXICAN VULTURE: 3 GREY SHORT-TAILED OPOSSUM: 2 CHINCHILLA: 2 HEDGEHOG: 2
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Inspection History

14 inspections on record

Jun 9, 2026
No Violations
Animals: 26 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Sep 25, 2025
No Violations
Animals: 27 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Nov 7, 2024
No Violations
Animals: 24 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Jun 20, 2023
No Violations
Animals: 17 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Dec 13, 2022
No Violations
Animals: 16 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Dec 20, 2021
No Violations
Animals: 19 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Feb 11, 2021
No Violations
Animals: 15 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Dec 3, 2019
No Violations
Animals: 16 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Oct 24, 2018
No Violations
Animals: 13 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Jan 10, 2018
No Violations
Animals: 15 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Oct 17, 2016
No Violations
Animals: 12 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Dec 15, 2015
No Violations
Animals: 13 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Nov 4, 2014
No Violations
Animals: 10 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Feb 25, 2014
No Violations
Animals: 9 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor

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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.

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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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