The Mountsberg Raptor Centre, located within Mountsberg Conservation Area, is an education facility that houses both Ontario native and non-native birds of prey. The centre strives to cultivate respect for birds of prey both in captivity and in the wild, to teach visitors about the biology of these birds, and to educate about human impacts on wildlife and positive actions guests can take in their lives to benefit animals and the environment.
Mountsberg’s raptors are permanent residents. The Mountsberg Raptor Centre is neither a rehabilitation centre, nor a falconry centre – our goal is education! Some of the birds who reside at the Raptor Centre came from rehabilitation situations where their injuries prevented a successful return to the wild. Other residents were raised in captivity. Our number one consideration when deciding if a bird will become part of our centre is our ability to provide that bird with the highest level of welfare possible. It is our hope that by meeting our birds, our visitors will gain a greater respect and understanding for birds of prey in the wild.
Donations made through the Adopt-a-Raptor program, help us to ensure that we are providing our birds with the best welfare possible. By symbolically adopting one of our featured raptors, you can help to provide our birds with a wholesome diet, veterinary care, training, enrichment, and more. Adopt one of our raptors today to support our resident birds at the Mountsberg Raptor Centre.
Thank you to all of the “parents” who support the centre by adopting a raptor.
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Every gift to the Adopt a Raptor program will help our raptors today and protect their future. Here is how your gift makes a difference and how your generosity will be recognized:
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Your gift will… | fund medical care for one bird, including x-rays and blood work | purchase rats for Octavius for three months | purchase a new leather glove for handling the birds | purchase quail for Kanuck for one month | supply mice for Shadow for one week |
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A special Meet and Greet with one of our Raptors | ![]() |
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Recognition on our Raptor Parents Walls | ![]() |
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Adoption card for your Raptor | ![]() |
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To provide the greatest benefit to our many resident birds, donations to the Adopt-a-Raptor fund are pooled and used to support areas of greatest need at the Raptor Centre. Funds may be used to purchase food, pay for veterinary bills, support training and housing/enrichment, or contribute toward other costs that enable us to provide the best possible care to our birds.
On average, it costs about $1,800 per year to care for a single bird at the Raptor Centre. Costs vary from bird to bird based on their size, the amount of food they eat, and any special or training or equipment they require.
Yes. Tax receipts will be issued for donations of $20 or more.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the Conservation Halton Foundation at (905) 336-1158 ext. 0 or by e-mail at foundation@hrca.on.ca.