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Education Animals
Meet our ambassador animals used in educational programs
Ambassador Animal Educational Program
One of our goals at SWRR is to promote wildlife conservation by educating children and adults about the beauty and appreciation of our native species. We will talk about wildlife and their role in our environment. We will tell their stories because they are unable to. The program is presented by volunteers experienced in caring for injured or orphaned wildlife.
We are able to work with teachers and can assist in meeting their curriculum requirements for science studies. Discussions are geared toward the specific ages of the students. They will highlight the important roles of these animals in the complex web of life, as well as their interaction with people.
Book a Presentation
We ask for at least a week or two advance notice for scheduling and for a donation of $75 for programs within Anderson, Redding, Cottonwood, Red Bluff, and $100 for any distance programs to help defray our costs. We are a non-profit group and this fee is to cover our gas usage to get to the program. None of our handlers are paid for this important work they do.
Schedule a Program
Education Program Coordinator: Raven Capozzo
530-355-8473
(No animal calls or calls outside normal business hours)
Meet Sundancer
Our Turkey Vulture Ambassador
Foster Care Program
The birds in our Educational Program very often also act as Foster Care Parents for young, orphaned birds of the same species. They are put in the same aviary as the adult Ed bird and the Ed bird takes over as the parent. They raise up the orphans and also show how the young should behave as part of their particular species. Since the Ed bird usually can’t fly and hunt on its own, when it’s time for the young to start hunting, they are moved to the wildlife center and given live food to start their hunting lessons.
Past Presentations
Our ambassador animals have appeared at schools, parks, libraries, and community events throughout Northern California. Each presentation is tailored to the audience and provides a unique opportunity to see these magnificent creatures up close.
Bring Wildlife Education to Your Group
Schedule an ambassador animal presentation for your school, organization, or community event.