Sardis
Raptor Center was founded in 1989 as a nonprofit organization by
it's present director, Sharon Wolters. It operated as a rehabilitation
center for all species until 1995 when it began to specialize in
birds of prey. Thousands of hawks, owls, falcons, and eagles have
been treated and released, soaring to freedom as a result of Sardis'
efforts.
Presently,
Sardis specializes in the rehabilitation of endangered or threatened
species, including eagles, while continuing to provide emergency
trauma care for all other species of raptors. A continuing primary
goal of Sardis is to release fully rehabilitated animals back into
the wild.
To
help preserve our raptor populations, Sardis has been instrumental
in providing education to the community.
The
educational program, "Hunters of the Sky," is a fun, educational
and unique program that has become very high in demand. This program
provides viewers with the rare opportunity to see a variety of birds
up close while learning about their habitats, their roles in the
environment, and much more. Since it's inception, it has continuously
gained popularity all over the state in fairs, private and public
schools systems, colleges, and among other groups wishing to learn
about raptors.
The
center's educational program is the permanent home to many different
species of hawks, owls, and eagles. These are birds whose injuries
prevent their release. They are ambassadors for their wild neighbors.
They help educate children and adults throughout Washington State.
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PUBLIC
NOTICE
All
programs are strictly educational and are available as live
education only. All birds are under special permit of the
United States Fish and Wildlife Service. The welfare of the
birds and the programs are under strict regulations, licenses
and permits, which are available upon request. As a nonprofit
organization, all fees are used for the care of patients and
resident birds.
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