Earthquest
Earthquest Inc
United States
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Earthquest is a non-governmental organisation based in United States working on nature & wildlife conservation, education, animal welfare.
Earthquest is a non-profit organisation based in Virginia, with locations in Georgia as well. It provides environmental and conservation education using non-releasable birds of prey and rescued parrots. Its live animal presentations and programmes are delivered at schools, events and venues across the United States, and it cares for its birds through donations, sponsorships and paid presentations. Volunteers help with animal care, organisational tasks and presentation support, though they do not handle the birds.
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Parrot Program
Animal welfare
A 30-45 minute meet and greet with a variety of parrots from around the world, suited to small or large groups.
Walk with a Hawk
Nature & Wildlife conservation
A short guided hike during which a non-releasable hawk flies overhead and follows the group through the trees.
Owl Encounter
Nature & Wildlife conservation
Learning about owls, including dissecting owl pellets, with a non-releasable owl present.
Birds of Prey Program
Nature & Wildlife conservation
A 30-45 minute demonstration featuring hawks, owls, vultures, falcons and eagles, designed for schools and large events, with 15 minutes for Q&A.
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