At Ojai Raptor Center (ORC) we are dedicated to the care and protection of raptors and other native wildlife. We specialize in clinical care and rehabilitation for sick, injured, and displaced wildlife. Owls, hawks, vultures, falcons, and eagles all pass through our doors, and each one depends on our care, just as we depend on yours.
Every year, ORC treats hundreds of orphaned, and displaced birds. Many arrive as a result of habitat loss, wildfires, pollution, and other human-related threats. Our center is home to the largest flight enclosure in California, where recovering raptors rebuild their strength, sharpen the skills they need to survive, and prepare to return to the wild.
Our mission extends well beyond the hospital. Through classroom visits, community events, and online programs, we introduce people of all ages to the remarkable world of raptors. These experiences foster a lasting appreciation for wildlife and empower the next generation to become stewards of the world we share.

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Our Mission

Ojai Raptor Center is dedicated to the care and protection of wildlife through the rehabilitation and release of sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife, participating in scientific discoveries that improve the standards of care for wildlife undergoing rehabilitation, and educating and inspiring the community to become stewards of our environment.

Our Vision

We envision a world where communities are inspired to be stewards of the environment and coexist peacefully with healthy native wildlife populations.

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REHABILITATION

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CONSERVATION

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EDUCATION

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Ojai Raptor Center receives no ongoing government funding. Your support provides urgent medical care for injured and orphaned wildlife, maintains our facility, and delivers hands-on environmental education to local youth.

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BECOME A MEMBER

Becoming an annual member of the Ojai Raptor Center directly supports our mission to rehabilitate injured and orphaned wildlife and educate the public about raptors and environmental conservation. Your membership helps fund vital medical care for hundreds of animals each year.

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