Green Chimneys continues its famous tradition with the 24th Annual Birds of Prey Day on Sunday, June 5 from 10:00am – 4:30pm. The day of fun, flight and falconry will feature more than 100 birds of prey on display with falconers from across New York and Connecticut.
Birds of Prey Day offers families and animal enthusiasts a chance to get “up close and personal” with majestic eagles, hawks, owls and falcons. High points of the day include free-flying raptors, live animal demonstrations, and the day comes to a close with the ceremonial release of a rehabilitated bird with the help of a graduating student; a very significant moment for Green Chimneys’ staff and student rehabilitators as well as the numerous wildlife professionals in attendance. Other animal highlights include introductions to exotic species under the main tent, the animal residents of the Green Chimneys Farm & Wildlife Center and always, some four-footed (or no-footed) surprise guests! This year’s event will also feature an art show displaying the work of some very talented Green Chimneys students.
View a complete schedule of shows & activities at www.greenchimneys.org/preyday-schedule.
Birds of Prey Day is a day-long celebration and educational program launched over two decades ago as a fundraiser to build Green Chimneys’ first aviary. The event has grown to welcome thousands of visitors to see wildlife and environmental experts, and magnificent birds of distinction. Visitors will meet prominent wildlife specialists and celebrity guests, tour the Green Chimneys Farm & Wildlife Center, and enjoy fun family activities for all ages, including the Children’s Tent featuring hands-on animal activities and demos just for kids.
Birds of Prey Day is one of Green Chimneys’ largest fundraising events and welcomes approximately 3,000 people to its 200-acre Brewster, NY campus each year. The 2016 celebration has been made possible through generous sponsorship from VCA Katonah Bedford Veterinary Center & VCA Animal Specialty Emergency Center; Transamerica; Eastern Hay; NYSEG; Xerox, Mitchell; EPIX, Hearst Media; and Utter Bros Feed Supply.
Event Schedule
Doors open: 10:00am; Animal & Birds of Prey Demos: 11:30am - 2:30pm; Live Stage Show: 2:30 - 4:00pm; Ceremonial Bird Release: 4:30pm
Admission Adults $15 • Kids $5 • Seniors $5 • Family Pass $35 FREE for military with ID and scouts in uniform.
For more information, visit www.greenchimneys.org/preyday or call 845.279.2995, ext.307
Green Chimneys - 400 Doansburg Road, Brewster, NY 10509