We talked to our state representative earlier this afternoon. We should have our permit approval by tomorrow! They have been concerned about the missing eye of our red-tailed hawk and […]
The Draper Museum Raptor Experience
The Draper Museum Raptor Experience is an exciting live raptor education program at the Draper Natural History Museum in Cody, Wyoming. The Draper is one of five museums at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, which embraces the Spirit of the American West. What better way to celebrate the wildness of this wonderful area than by sharing some of its most spectacular wild animals with our guests. Visitors to the Center have the unique opportunity to get an up close and personal view of some of Wyoming’s most recognized predators – the birds of prey!
Growing Up, Vulture Style!
I love being able to share photos with people. Since none of our birds are in our possession yet, it’s hard to be able to post pictures of them. Fortunately, […]
Moving right along, mews ready!
There hasn’t been a whole lot going on around here recently. At least, that’s the way it feels most of the day. My interns, Nate and Pat, are done for […]
Woo Hoo!!! The permits have arrived
Our permits from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service have arrived! We were floored! The region we are in is probably the busiest region in the country and it often […]
Still Waiting on the permits for the Raptor Experience
We are at the one-month point since I sent in our permit applications for housing birds for the Draper Museum Raptor Experience. Still no news from either government agency on […]
The Big Day for the Draper Museum Raptor Experience
Once we had the painting done I called the Game Warden to schedule our mews inspection for the Draper Museum Raptor Experience. Wyoming requires that your facility be inspected and […]
