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Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary

RED LODGE, Montana 59068

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License: 81-C-0059 Type: C Last Inspected: Dec 18, 2025
15 Inspections
0 Total Violations
0 Critical
0 Repeat Violations
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Animals on Record

NORTH AMERICAN BLACK BEAR: 42 COYOTE: 28 RED FOX (INCLUDES SILVER FOX & CROSS FOX): 22 BOBCAT: 21 RACCOON: 18 AMERICAN BISON: 18 GRAY WOLF / GREY WOLF / TIMBER WOLF: 14 NORTH AMERICAN PORCUPINE: 13 COMMON RAVEN: 10 PUMA / MOUNTAIN LION / COUGAR: 9 CANADIAN LYNX: 9 ELK: 8 TURKEY VULTURE: 6 SANDHILL CRANE: 6 RED-TAILED HAWK: 6 MULE DEER: 5 AMERICAN BADGER: 5 GREAT HORNED OWL: 5 WESTERN SCREECH-OWL: 3 SWAINSON'S HAWK: 3 PRAIRIE FALCON: 3 FERRUGINOUS HAWK: 3 AMERICAN CROW: 3 YELLOW-BELLIED MARMOT: 3 GROUNDHOG / WOODCHUCK: 3 HAZEL DORMOUSE: 2 DOMESTIC FERRET: 1
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Inspection History

15 inspections on record

Dec 18, 2025
No Violations
Animals: 30 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Apr 24, 2025
No Violations
Animals: 30 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Sep 21, 2023
No Violations
Animals: 29 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Jun 6, 2023
No Violations
Animals: 13 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Mar 1, 2023
No Violations
Animals: 13 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Jun 1, 2022
No Violations
Animals: 16 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Apr 15, 2021
No Violations
Animals: 16 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Mar 26, 2020
No Violations
Animals: 6 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Jul 2, 2019
No Violations
Animals: 15 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Jul 3, 2018
No Violations
Animals: 4 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Apr 26, 2018
No Violations
Animals: 17 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Jun 20, 2017
No Violations
Animals: 18 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Oct 18, 2016
No Violations
Animals: 22 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Mar 17, 2016
No Violations
Animals: 19 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor
Dec 8, 2015
No Violations
Animals: 21 · Type: Class C - Exhibitor

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Frequently asked questions about Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary

Is Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary a USDA-licensed breeder?

Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary holds USDA license number 81-C-0059 (C), which means the facility is registered under the federal Animal Welfare Act and is subject to periodic USDA APHIS inspections.

Does Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary have any USDA violations on record?

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

When was Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary last inspected by the USDA?

The most recent inspection on record for Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary was on Dec 18, 2025, and the facility has 15 inspections documented in total. The USDA typically inspects licensed breeders every one to three years.

Where is Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary located?

Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Red Lodge, Montana. You can browse other USDA-licensed breeders in Montana to compare inspection records before you decide.

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