The Avian Reconditioning Center is a not for profit
birds of prey rehabilitation and education facility.
One of our main focuses is the physical reconditioning
of raptors that have been inactive for an extended
period of time while recovering from illness or injury.
We also use falconry techniques to evaluate a bird's
chances for survival in the wild after recovering from
an injury and to teach nestling birds how to hunt.
Education is a primary focus as well and we provide
many education opportunities using live birds of prey.
birds of prey rehabilitation and education facility.
One of our main focuses is the physical reconditioning
of raptors that have been inactive for an extended
period of time while recovering from illness or injury.
We also use falconry techniques to evaluate a bird's
chances for survival in the wild after recovering from
an injury and to teach nestling birds how to hunt.
Education is a primary focus as well and we provide
many education opportunities using live birds of prey.
Falconry
What is it?
Why do we use it?
What is it?
Why do we use it?
The Avian Reconditioning Center is open to the
public on Saturdays only (weather permitting, we are
an outdoor facility and high winds, rain and lighting
can be problems )
WE WILL BE CLOSED the of August for repairs.
Reopen Saturdays in September 10am - 4 pm.
We have native birds of prey on display and have
free flight demos at 11 AM. Falcons do not fly in the hot
summer months.
Admission is free, donations are needed and
gratefully accepted. We are also available for programs
on or off site, please call to book a program
407 461-1056
public on Saturdays only (weather permitting, we are
an outdoor facility and high winds, rain and lighting
can be problems )
WE WILL BE CLOSED the of August for repairs.
Reopen Saturdays in September 10am - 4 pm.
We have native birds of prey on display and have
free flight demos at 11 AM. Falcons do not fly in the hot
summer months.
Admission is free, donations are needed and
gratefully accepted. We are also available for programs
on or off site, please call to book a program
407 461-1056
Last update - 8/6/08
| Our "Raptor Rap" Summer Kids Camp was lots of fun! We had some returning campers and lots of NEW campers, but we ALL had loads of fun. We didn't get to hot from the heat because we had a new air-conditioned classroom where we could go to cool off and work on our crafts. Our Master Falconer Scott is coming along with flight training a Bald Eagle, shown here flying up 40 feet for a lure that has been tied to a large helium filled balloon to carry it up to these heights. AS always we have much going on at ARC, even this month when we are closed there is still much to do...prech repair, heavy cleaning and many other "fun" chores.If you would like to help us with any of our many ongoing volunteer projects at ARC please call us at (407) 461-1056 |
| Adopt-A-Bird |
The Avian Reconditioning Center
323 West Lester Rd.
Apopka, Fl 32712
(407) 461-1056
323 West Lester Rd.
Apopka, Fl 32712
(407) 461-1056
| Even with all the young birds we have been raising at ARC we have still had time for lots of visitors, birthday parties, and both on and off site programs. Volunteer Jake holds our Barn Owl for a camera club. |
| We have had a busy,busy spring!! We have admitted more raptors this spring than ever before! Most of the admits have been young birds of the prefledgling or fledgling age (6-12 weeks)orphaned from their parents. Once at ARC we needed to introduce them to live prey and give them a chance to learn how to spot and catch prey. One of our volunteers Kelly releases a young male American Kestel |
One of several Red -shouldered hawks we have recently released. |
| Adopt-a-Bird is a sponsorship program that helps us to help birds of prey by enabling us to buy food, medical care, and other much needed supplies. Please link to our AAB wed page ~www.adoptabird.org~ |
Photo by Don Margeson
| Scott holds a fledgling Coopers Hawk as it is being banded just prior to it's release by Master Bander Richard Poole. |
| CLOSED FOR REPAIRS AUGUST...REOPEN SATURDAYS SEPT 6 10am / 4pm |