The
O.W.L. Rehabilitation Facility
3800 - 72nd Street, Delta, BC
Tel: 604.946.3171 Fax: 604.946.3172
Email: owlrehab@dccnet.com
http://www.owlcanada.ca
Location:
Owl is located at 3800 72nd Street in Delta. Directions to the
O.W.L. facility go here http://www.owlcanada.ca/map.html.
General Information:
The O.W.L. which stands for Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society
is a non-profit organization whose volunteers are dedicated to
public education and the rehabilitation and release of injured
and orphaned birds. The Facility specializes in raptors. Birds
of prey injuries at O.W.L. number over two hundred each year and
as O.W.L.'s facilities have expanded. It provides visitors to
see these birds up close and learn about their important role
in the ecosystem.
Age Group:
All ages, especially older children who love birds.
Babies: This is not an activity designed for infants, however
they'll enjoy seeing the birds with their older siblings or friends.
Toddlers: This is not an activity designed for toddlers, however
they'll enjoy seeing the it with their older siblings or friends.
They might enjoy so the birds moving or flying around.
Older children: Older kids will also enjoy the up close and personal
with the birds. They can learn all about the birds and how they
live. They will truly enjoy learning about the birds on what they
eat, how they live and what their species are like.
Hours of Operation:
OWL is on call seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day. But
they are only open to the public which they call an Open House
and it is held every Saturday and Sunday for the public from 10:00am
to 3:00pm.
Cost:
(Currently)
By Donation $3.00-
*Note that hours and admission prices are subject to change without
notice.
What is there to Do and See?
Over twenty birds of prey are permanent residents and assist with
their educational programs. Annually, over 12,000 elementary school
children come to have a close-up view of owls, hawks, and eagles.
A twenty minute video and/or visual aids are part of the one hour
tour. On your visit you might see bald and golden eagles, barn
owls, perhaps a falcon all rescued and released to nature when
they are well.
Gift Shop: The O.W.L. gift store is located inside the Interpretation
Centre. It is generally open only on the weekend but all items
are available at any time online. All proceeds from the sale of
gift store items goes of course, to O.W.L.
Displays will allow visitors to "walk through" the habitat
of the many birds of prey from hawks to eagles to the various
owls. You will be able to "visit" the birds in their
own environment and gain more information on these wonderful creatures,
their life and the threats to their environment.
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