The Morning Journal (Lorain, OH)
Raptor Center is still for the birds
Raptor Center welcomes 2 new birds
The Lorain County Metro Parks’ Raptor Center has welcomed two new residents.
The Lorain County Metro Parks’ Raptor Center has welcomed two new residents.
The first is Olivia, a barred owl from the Medina Raptor Center, according to a news release from the Metro Parks.
Olivia was taken from the wild as a young bird and kept as a “pet,” the release said.
She suffered injuries to her wingtips as a result of her housing and now is unable to sustain flight, according to the release.
Olivia came to the Raptor Center in September 2019.
Luna, a 10-week-old barn owl, was the second bird to recently join the Metro Parks.
Luna came to the Raptor Center from a facility in West Virginia.
Having been in the care of people since just three days after birth, she has imprinted on humans and would not be able to survive in the wild, according to the release.
Luna is not on display at this time, but will be featured in upcoming Animal Pen Pal videos on the Metro Parks’ Facebook page.
Also, in the future, she will serve as a wildlife ambassador through the Metro Parks’ educational programming.
The Raptor Center will reopen June 15; the hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.
All visitors must maintain 6 feet distance from others outside their household.
Face masks are strongly recommended.
The Metro Parks is moving forward with caution and continues to abide by recommendations from local and state health officials, according to the release.
The Raptor Center is a facility committed to the professional care and management of non releasable raptors.
Staff is dedicated to increasing awareness and respect for these masters of the skies, the release said.
Visitors interested in supporting this mission can participate in the Adopt-ARaptor donation program.
Funds raised are used for medical treatment, food, exhibit maintenance and general care costs.