Inspiring Curiosity, Protecting Our Future
Our Programs
All of our educational programs and events fund our wildlife hospital, allowing us to take in nearly 4,000 native wildlife patients each year with the goal of release. We love working with our community to give wildlife a second chance.
Our sanctuary offers a variety of educational programs for both public and private gatherings. We offer pre-booking for field trips, corporate give-back days, summer camps, off-site educational programs, group outings, and more! Below are some typical program offerings. Have an idea that isn’t listed? Reach out! We’d love to collaborate.
We are also open Wednesday – Saturday from 12pm – 3:30pm for free self-guided tours of our resident enclosures. Please come by and say hello!
On-Site
Perfect for: School Field Trips, Homeschool Groups, Family Tours, Corporate Give-Back Days, Church Groups, Garden Clubs, Team Building Days, and more!
Experience a guided property tour to see all of our non-releasable residents animals. Get up close and personal to owls, hawks, vultures, and our mighty bald eagles!
Learn about the role our sanctuary plays in the community and why Pensacola residents have been supporting us since our start in 1982.
Keep in mind:
+ Prices vary depending on staffing needs as we are primarily volunteer run
+ Supply drives accepted as supplemental payment to work with all budgets
+ Able to work with any sized group, private guide ratio is 1:25 students
+ Lunch area available
Program Options:
+ Self-Guided Tour FREE Wed-Sat 12p-3:30p
+ Guided Tours $12/person
+ Owl Program + Guided Pellet Dissection $14/person
+ Custom programs based on learning goals (Cost varies based on supplies)
Program Add-Ons:
+ Bird-handling presentation (schedule permitting) $60
+ Team building service projects
+ Owl pellet take home $4/participant (reach out in advance to ensure supplies)
+ Reading with raptors (great young student option)
We ensure accessibility for all budgets
Don’t let cost keep you from reaching out. If you want to bring your group to learn about our native species, we want to provide that opportunity. Please reach out with cost concerns to [email protected] and we will find an option that works for your group. As a free resource to the community, we understand the need to work within a budget. Come one, come all!
Off-Site Programs
For events at your school or office, we offer programs both with and without live raptor ambassadors.
Program topics: Wild Roots: The Sanctuary’s Story (best for large groups), Owl Pellet Dissection, Wild Future: Wildlife Care as a Career, and seasonal offerings
Please note, live raptor experiences off-site typically run at $250 per hour and need to be booked in advance. Options may vary based on distance.
