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General Chinchilla Information

General Chinchilla InformationChinchillas are native to the Andes Mountains in Chile. They were slowly becoming extinct because of the value of their fur. Originally 11 chinchillas were brought into the United States in 1923 by Mathias Chapman. He established a breeding colony in California. All chinchillas in the U.S. trace their roots back to this original colony.



During the 1950?s breeding chinchillas for ?fun and profit? was a very trendy way to create a second income. By the 1960?s there were thousands of chinchilla ranches across the country. The problem with raising chinchillas for fur was that the animals were so cute many would-be entrepreneurs couldn?t bring themselves to "harvest" them. Most people today care for their Chinchillas as pets.


The Exotic Nutrition Pet Company specializes in the manufacture and distribution of exotic mammal feeds, supplements, and accessories.

Our facility is located in Southeastern Virginia, We have always prided ourselves in meeting the needs of our exotic mammal friends when they are kept in captivity, and have always strived to bring the finest quality animal diets and accessories to consciences pet owners worldwide. Ensuring the health and well being of your captive exotic, is our main concern.

We are, and will continue to be a company whose objective is to deliver the best possible products and services at an affordable price. Our company stands behind the products that we manufacture, and continuously monitors quality and freshness, to offer you, and your pets, the highest quality foods, supplements, and accessories for exotics available.

Colleges & Institutions that use our products…
  • Bucknell University /PA

  • Stony Brook University / NY

  • National Aquarium Baltimore

  • United States Center for Disease Control

  • UCLA Division of Laboratory Animal Medicine

  • University of Rhode Island

  • University of Pennsylvania

  • University of Maryland

  • Sunset Zoo / Manhattan KS.

  • Liberty Science Center / Animal Husbandry

  • Pittsburg State University

  • University of Rochester

  • Virginia Aquarium Virginia Beach Va.

  • North Georgia Zoo

  • American Museum of Natural History NY

  • Sea World (Bird Dept.) San Diego, CA

  • Dakota Zoo Bismark, ND

  • Tanganika Wildlife Park, KS

  • Tupelo Buffalo Park & Zoo, MS

  • Penn State University /Biology Dept

  • University of Western Ontario

  • Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center

  • Yosemite National Park

  • Pittsburg State University(KS)/Biology Dept

  • University of Missouri / Veterinary

  • Texas Tech University

  • Hutchinson Zoo, KS

  • Northeastern University

  • Sandy Bottom Nature Park / Hampton Va.

  • University of Louisville





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