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Darke
County Parks Adopt-a-Bird Program
It’s not every day you have the opportunity to come face to face with a
bird of prey. At Darke County Parks, we provide food, medicine and,
above all, a home for four raptor species. Each of the five birds we
house have been rehabilitated and can no longer be released into the
wild due to injuries that prevent release into the wild.
Caring for a bird of prey is an expensive endeavor. Feeding just one
bird can cost anywhere between $60-$80 a month and that doesn’t include
medication, equipment, or facility expenses that also play an important
role in the care of these animal ambassadors.
You can make a difference through the Adopt-a-Bird program which allows
you to “adopt” a bird through a year-long donation. There are two
donation tiers:
• A $40.00 donation includes a certificate of
adoption, a full color photograph of your bird, and a complementary pin
from the Darke County Parks Raptor Education Center.
• A $75.00 donation includes all of the above as well
as a personal meet and greet with your bird for up to four people!
All adoption donations help offset the cost of care of “your bird” and
can be renewed annually. For more information on how you can donate, or
to see our raptors in person, visit the Darke County Parks Nature
Education Center or contact the park office at (937) 548-0165 or
info@darkecountyparks.org.
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