The Avian Reconditioning Center, or ARC, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit bird of prey rehabilitation and education facility in Apopka, FL sitting on 10 acres. ARC receives no federal or state funding. Since 2001, ARC has realized its mission through dedication to raptor rehabilitation, education, research, and falconry, thereby increasing public awareness, knowledge, and appreciation of Florida’s magnificent raptors and the natural habitats in which they live. ARC helps raise nestlings with surrogate parents, rehabilitates injured raptors, releases raptors back to the wild, and provides a permanent home for those who would not survive on their own. We are open to the public on Saturdays, weather permitting. Our main public display area is our pavilion where our education birds are perched. Our volunteer handlers will gladly hold one of our education birds on the glove so you can view the bird up close! Flight demonstrations are held throughout the day, weather permitting. We also have an indoor classroom and library, and an indoor gift shop with restroom facilities.
