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Mitchell's Petting Zoo And Exotics

Sweetwater, Tennessee 37874

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License: 63-C-0316 Type: C Last Inspected: Apr 16, 2026
3 Inspections
0 Total Violations
0 Critical
0 Repeat Violations
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Animals on Record

DOMESTIC GOAT: 41 FALLOW DEER: 21 LLAMA: 13 DOMESTIC RABBIT / EUROPEAN RABBIT: 12 RED KANGAROO: 9 GREATER RHEA / AMERICAN RHEA: 6 NILGAI: 6 BURCHELL’S / GRANT’S / CHAPMAN’S / PLAINS ZEBRA: 4 CATTLE / COW / OX / WATUSI: 3 INDIAN PEAFOWL / COMMON PEAFOWL / PEAHEN /: 3 ASIATIC WATER BUFFALO: 3 YAK: 3 DROMEDARY CAMEL: 3 MOUNTAIN COATI: 3 ZEBU: 3 AXIS DEER / SPOTTED DEER / CHITAL: 3 BLACKBUCK: 3 SIKA DEER: 3 SALMON-CRESTED COCKATOO / MOLUCCAN COCKATOO: 3 CATTLE / COW / OX: 2 CAPYBARA: 2 BLACK-TAILED PRAIRIE DOG: 2 DOMESTIC PIG / POTBELLY PIG / MICRO PIG: 2 BARBARY SHEEP: 2 AMERICAN BISON: 2 DONKEY / BURRO / ASS: 2 WARTHOG: 1 AFRICAN CRESTED PORCUPINE: 1 ANKOLE-WATUSI CATTLE: 1 SHEEP INCLUDING ALL DOMESTIC BREEDS: 1 SCIMITAR-HORNED ORYX: 1 LINNAEUS'S TWO-TOED SLOTH: 1
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Inspection History

3 inspections on record

Apr 16, 2026
No Violations
Animals: 68 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Dec 10, 2024
No Violations
Animals: 56 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Sep 25, 2024
No Violations
Animals: 41 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor

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This page shows the complete USDA inspection history for Mitchell's Petting Zoo And Exotics. 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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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.

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Frequently asked questions about Mitchell's Petting Zoo And Exotics

Is Mitchell's Petting Zoo And Exotics a USDA-licensed breeder?

Mitchell's Petting Zoo And Exotics holds USDA license number 63-C-0316 (C), which means the facility is registered under the federal Animal Welfare Act and is subject to periodic USDA APHIS inspections.

Does Mitchell's Petting Zoo And Exotics have any USDA violations on record?

No violations appear in the USDA inspection records we hold for Mitchell's Petting Zoo And Exotics. A clean record is a good sign, but confirm it with a recent in-person visit and current veterinary health records.

When was Mitchell's Petting Zoo And Exotics last inspected by the USDA?

The most recent inspection on record for Mitchell's Petting Zoo And Exotics was on Apr 16, 2026, and the facility has 3 inspections documented in total. The USDA typically inspects licensed breeders every one to three years.

Where is Mitchell's Petting Zoo And Exotics located?

Mitchell's Petting Zoo And Exotics is located in Sweetwater, Tennessee. You can browse other USDA-licensed breeders in Tennessee to compare inspection records before you decide.

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