USDA FACILITY REPORT
Lake Erie Nature & Science Center
Bay Village, Ohio 44140 - 28728 Wolf Road
Animals on Record
- European Rabbit39
- Striped Skunk27
- Domestic Rabbit24
- Virginia Opossum18
- Chinchilla15
- Domestic Guinea Pig13
- Raccoon8
- Red Fox (Includes Silver Fox & Cross Fox)8
- Snowshoe Hare8
Show all 29 species
- Southern Flying Squirrel8
- Short-Tailed Chinchilla6
- Great Horned Owl6
- American Crow6
- Barred Owl5
- Hazel Dormouse4
- Big Brown Bat4
- Peregrine Falcon4
- White-Throated Sparrow3
- Thirteen-Lined Ground Squirrel3
- Bald Eagle3
- American Kestrel3
- Red-Tailed Hawk3
- Turkey Vulture3
- Eastern Screech-Owl3
- Domestic Ferret3
- Rose-Breasted Grosbeak3
- American Mink2
- Groundhog1
- Northern Saw-Whet Owl1
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.
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How to Read This Report
This page shows the complete USDA inspection history for Lake Erie Nature & Science 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 Lake Erie Nature & Science Center
Is Lake Erie Nature & Science Center a USDA-licensed breeder?
Lake Erie Nature & Science Center holds USDA license number 31-C-0250 (C), which means the facility is registered under the federal Animal Welfare Act and is subject to periodic USDA APHIS inspections.
Does Lake Erie Nature & Science Center have any USDA violations on record?
No violations appear in the USDA inspection records we hold for Lake Erie Nature & Science Center. A clean record is a good sign, but confirm it with a recent in-person visit and current veterinary health records.
When was Lake Erie Nature & Science Center last inspected by the USDA?
The most recent inspection on record for Lake Erie Nature & Science Center was on Jun 24, 2025, and the facility has 14 inspections documented in total. The USDA typically inspects licensed breeders every one to three years.
Where is Lake Erie Nature & Science Center located?
Lake Erie Nature & Science Center is located in Bay Village, Ohio. You can browse other USDA-licensed breeders in Ohio to compare inspection records before you decide.
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