Sardis Raptor Center

CLOSED.
Due to increased concern regarding the current High Pathogenic Avian Influeza outbreak, we can no longer accept patients at this time.

Avian Influeza is a highly contagious and extremely deadly virus that effects all birds, including raptors. We are devastated that it has come to this. It is our mission to rescue and rehabilitate injured and orphan wildlife, but we also have an obligation to protect our current patients and our resident ambassadors the best we can.

We are working hard to come up with alternatives and solutions to this issue and will keep you posted as to when we can open our doors again. Thank you for your continued support and patience through this frightening time.

CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
Due to the recent outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influeza, we will be closed to the public until further notice. Avian influenza is an extremely contagious virus that can spread rapidly amongst all bird species and is extremely deadly. While disease in humans is extremely rare, we can be "silent" carriers for the virus and inadvertently spread it to birds. As such, we are minimizing the risk to our avian patients and ambassadors.

We WILL continue to take in rescued raptors. If you find any injured or orphaned raptors please contact our hospital at 360-366-3863 BEFORE coming out to the center.

We are extremely honored to be of service to the community and as soon as this outbreak is undercontrol we will look forward to welcoming you all back to the center. Thank you for your understanding.

Avian Influenza | Washington State Department of Health Avian influenza (bird flu) is a disease caused by infection with avian (bird) influenza (flu) Type A viruses. These viruses occur naturally in wild aquatic birds, but can also infect poultry (such as chickens, turkeys, pheasants, quail, domestic ducks, geese and guinea fowl) and other species. On ra...