323 Lester Road, Apopka, Florida 32712, United States
Welcome to the Avian Reconditioning Center (ARC)'s Official Website
We are open to the public Saturdays starting at 10am, weather permitting.
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ARC's Spring Affaire
- March 28, 2026 -
Our spring fundraiser, with a renaissance theme. We have teamed up The Society for Creative Anachronism and will have medieval activities, children's games, and demonstration by our falconers. Dress up or come as you are!
Falconry Experiences
Explore the Avian Reconditioning Center
Educational Programs
Educational Programs
Educational Programs
ARC provides engaging wildlife programs for schools, scout troops, churches, civic groups, retirement centers, and other non-profits, both on-site and off-site.
Falconry Experiences
Educational Programs
Educational Programs
Experience a unique private encounter with our magnificent birds of prey! Have Henry or Ella, our Barn Owls, perch on your gloved hand, or feel the thrill as Ford, our Aplomado Falcon, flies directly to you!
Rehabilitation
Educational Programs
Rehabilitation
If you've found an injured or orphaned bird of prey, ARC is here to help. We specialize in the rehabilitation of birds of prey and are licensed and regulated by state and federal agencies to provide specialized care.
Have you tried Merlin?
It’s migration time and you hear a new bird call in your back yard…Maybe you’re out hiking and wondered what bird you were hearing? The Merlin Bird ID App is what you need! Just like magic, it will help you solve the mystery. If you have not heard about this app, here are a few features and benefits.
It is a free download on Apple App Store and Google Play. Thank you Cornell Lab Ornithology! With over 23 million downloads, and thousands of species globally, Merlin offers you instant identification with the Sound ID. Press record and it listens for birds around you and provides real-time suggestions, ideal for learning songs and calls.
Photo ID allows you to upload a photo to get a list of possible matches.
Bird ID Wizard asks about location, date, size, colors, and behavior to identify a bird.
It has helped all levels of bird watchers and outdoor enthusiasts. Users can download regional bird packs to identify birds without internet service.
Here are a few calls around ARC.
