Orange County Bird of Prey Center ($)

The Orange County Bird of Prey Center is providing Sea and Sage Audubon Society this special opportunity to visit this rehabilitation center. Located on Orange County Parks land, the organization’s new facility was begun in 2020. Designed for rehabilitation as well as education, the site currently includes enclosures capable of housing more than 200 wild birds undergoing rehabilitation as well as permanent housing for non-releasable education birds. The tour will include information about the entire rehabilitation process, from intake to release, as well as details about the care these birds require in order to return to the wild. Finally, you’ll get a chance to meet some of our education ambassadors “in person” and learn more about their stories from several of our volunteer Educators.

How to Reach the Access Gate 
Navigation Address:

Oso Lake Scout Camp

21131 Los Alisos Blvd, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688

Please note that we keep a very low public presence for the safety of the raptors.  We do not have any signs on Los Alisos Blvd.

NOTE: Please do not enter “Orange County Bird of Prey Center” into Google Maps or your navigation system; this will result in you being directed to either the animal hospital or our mailing address.

At the Access Gate

Please plan to arrive between 12:35 and 12:50. Start lining up along the road. The OCBPC escort will greet you along the road, then you will caravan to our entrance and be directed to parking.

Please comply with the 5 mph signs. If you are causing dust, you are going too fast.

What to Bring

Your enthusiasm, your curiosity, and your love for raptors. Wear closed-toed shoes or boots. You may want to bring your own water, and wear a hat or cap, since we are outside and there is limited shade.  Bring binoculars if you are going on the bird walk.