Raptor Ridge Wildlife Education

06/13/2026

We had the best time with our friends at Chilton-Clanton Public Library in Clanton! The kids asked some really good questions about raptors! And I had two wonderful little helpers! Thank you Keeli and team for allowing us to spend some time with all of our new friends!

06/03/2026

Please join us at Chilton-Clanton Public Library on Friday, June 12 at 10:00 for “Reading with Raptors”. We’ll share a fun book about some of our native raptor friends and then introduce a few of our amazing creature teachers!

***All birds are non-releasable education ambassadors and are held under state and federal permits.

06/02/2026

Put it on your calendar- Oct 24th, we’ll be returning to the Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival with our amazing feathered friends!

Whoooo's there? It's Raptor Ridge flying in to join The Kelly at the 2026 Wetumpka Wildlife Arts Festival! Be sure to check out Raptor Ridge's Birds of Prey demonstration at the festival on October 24th!

05/31/2026

School is out- that means it is time for Reading with Raptors to partner with the summer reading programs at our area libraries! We’ll be reading books about some of our native raptors and then introduce our amazing creature teachers! Check back for dates and times!

05/30/2026

“Excuse me, ma’am! I’m trying to eat my breakfast!” Chaco has a yummy salad of baby turnip greens and blueberries, topped with a pinky mouse and Reptocal.

05/22/2026

It has taken a while but the stars finally aligned- Wildly Blessed and Raptor Ridge Wildlife Education teamed up for a fun day for the residents at The Crossings at Eastchase. Our farm critters, reptiles and birds were a hit with everyone! Thank you to Catherine and the staff and residents for making us feel so welcome!

05/17/2026

Garbage in- garbage out. This is a perfect example of why a proper diet is so important, especially for young, growing birds. Garfunkel was found as a youngster and not provided a healthy diet. By the time he received the proper care, his feathers were already in poor shape. This picture shows a molted flight feather that doesn’t have barbicels. Now that he is receiving a healthy diet of whole prey and extra vitamins, we are hopeful that his new feathers will be healthier.

Barbicels (Hooklets): Tiny hooks on the barbules that interlock with neighboring barbules. This acts like a natural zipper, locking the barbs together to create a windproof and waterproof surface.

***All birds in our care are non-releasable education ambassadors that are held under required state and federal permits.