Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation — Attraction in Alberta

Just an amazing place to visit and you are helping to keep the operation to help more birds just by visiting. We made this a family outing for my mom sister and myself so a real blend of ages with of course me being the youngest in comparison to my sister. Back to the birds! We were able to watch and learn so much about the birds of prey at the hawk flight which is a must if you go. You proceed at your own pace which is nice so take a much time as you like or walking abilities, wear a decent walking shoe as you do have some walking to be able to enjoy all the birds.

The best part, little did we know was the end when we entered the owl/ hawk amphitheater and being the last of the day were offered to hold a burrowing owl 🦉named Basil! This day just improved immediately let me tell you what not done with the owls. We were also able to hold Ophellia, so pretty 😍 she was a barn owl and then........A great horned owl named Gary. He was a big boy no doubt and had some heft to him. But all of us enjoyed it so much, even my older sister with her arthritic arms and shoulders was able to hold that little rascal Basil!

Highly highly recommend to anyone looking for a learning, engaging day with the family come here...

As a bird enthusiast and nature lover, I was excited to visit the Alberta Birds of Prey Foundation. However, when I entered the area where staff were holding owls, I noticed other owls tethered on short ropes to a stand next to a bowl of water. The tiny burrowing owls were frantically trying to break free and flap their wings. I was almost in tears. I asked the staff member why the owls were tethered in this way and asked if they had to stay there all day and night. The answer was unsatisfactory to me as she just told me that the birds don’t fly much anyway and tend to be more sedentary. I don’t understand why these birds could not be in an enclosure like the other owls, hawks, and eagles. I feel like this practice is needlessly cruel and unnecessary. I would be open to any feedback from the organization as I know they do good work rescuing birds of prey. But, I simply can’t get that image of the tiny owl trying to untether itself. I hope these birds are afforded some time to exercise and exhibit natural behaviours, they are, after all,...

An excellent educational centre that the whole family can enjoy. The place is focused on rescue, rehabilitation and release of birds (specifically birds of prey) and educating people about the birds; their habitat, diet, etc.

The foundation is 100% supported by donations and so all the entrance fees go back into running the operation and supporting the birds.

They put on flight shows with the eagles and you can hold an owl too.

They have aviaries and ponds to provide long term homes for the birds that can't be released. Also 2 large areas where birds are put on display and you can get a real close up view of them. Lots of interpretive displays throughout the grounds.

They also do group and school tours.

They have a gift shop too.

I congratulate Wendy and Colin who founded the rescue facility and work so hard to keep it running, improving and growing. Well done.

Go check the centre out, you won't be...