ARC provides medical treatment to about 200 injured birds each year, striving to rehabilitate and release its avian patients. Įstablished in 1980, the Alaska Raptor Center’s mission is to promote and enhance wild populations of raptors and other avian species through rehabilitation, education, and research. Most of the animals that arrive at AWCC become permanent residents. AWCC takes in injured and orphaned animals and provides them with enclosures at a 200-acre facility in Portage, Alaska. Ībout the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC)įounded in 1993, the Alaska Wildlife Conservation is a sanctuary dedicated to preserving Alaska’s wildlife through conservation, education, research, and quality animal care. The ASLC is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The Center generates and shares scientific knowledge to promote understanding and stewardship of Alaska’s marine ecosystems. Opened in 1998, the Alaska SeaLife Center operates as a 501(c)(3), non-profit research institution and public aquarium in Seward, Alaska.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC WILDLIFE RESCUE BIRDS OF PREY SERIES
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The show will air on Nat Geo WILD channel April 11, at 9/8c (5 p.m. Jennifer Cross, Executive Director, Alaska Raptor Center states, “ All of us at the Alaska Raptor Center are thrilled about the show’s premiere this Saturday! Although filming was challenging at times, we are thankful for this opportunity to showcase the important work non-profits do on behalf of Alaska’s wild animals. We hope viewers will become stewards for Alaska’s wildlife and learn how everyone around the world can help participate in wildlife conservation efforts,” said Di Whitney, Executive Director, Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. “We are very excited for the premiere of Alaska Animal Rescue. “We hope viewers of the show see how valuable all three of our facilities are not just to wildlife in the state of Alaska, but in supporting conservation work on a global scale,” said Tara Riemer, Alaska SeaLife Center President and CEO. The facilities featured in “Alaska Animal Rescue” anticipate this series will help inspire people to care about wildlife and conservation. Hawks or owls injured or killed during efforts to. From Nat Geo WILD: “Whether caring for a stranded sea lion, an orphaned lynx or an injured eagle, these are the people on the front lines, willing to do whatever it takes to rescue and preserve Alaska’s wildlife.” Sick or injured birds should be taken to a veterinarian or the nearest wildlife/raptor rehabilitation center. The series will give viewers a unique behind the scenes look at wildlife response in action as animal care teams experience both the rewards and challenges of rescuing wildlife in various regions of Alaska. This new show highlights three renowned animal conservation centers, the Alaska SeaLife Center, the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, and the Alaska Raptor Center. Seward, Alaska (April 7, 2020) – Nat Geo WILD’s new series, “Alaska Animal Rescue,” is airing April 11 at 5 p.m.
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