Conserving rare & endangered waterfowl

40 Years of Dedication to Conservation

We are an internationally renowned conservation breeding center, protecting over 100 species of waterfowl and rare birds for future generations
Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy on News8
Tour the Conservancy today with our Director of Aviculture, Logan Connor, and WTNH News 8 (2024)
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All hands on deck from our Aviculture team for swan health check day! Our young Trumpeter and Coscoroba swans are getting their health checks with our vet today before they move off to their new locations. During these checks they received bands whi
As we welcome Fall, so do our birds! Many of our species prefer cold weather so the start of our cooler months is always an anticipated arrival here at the Conservancy. With 2 months left of our visitation season we hope to see you at Ripley soon -
Have you ever heard of the Federal Duck Stamp? In 1934 when the vital need for conservation of wetlands and the migratory birds they support was noticed the “Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Act” was passed. Since its inception 90 years ago
All grown up, these Canvasback hatched in early May and are now over 4 moths old. From hatching to fledging these birds take just over 2 months before they are independent from their mother. Males will molt into their distinctive plumage during thei
This South American native is one of three wigeon species that are currently found throughout the world. The Chiloé wigeon can be found in a variety of freshwater habitats in southern South America and are often spotted on land as they prefer
Fall is a wonderful time to visit the Conservancy and we have a great line-up of events that will give you a unique Ripley experience! 🔸Sunday, September 14th - Yoga with the Birds & Ripley Reads with author John Himmelman 🔸Saturday, Septem
The Madagascar teal, also knows as the Bernier’s teal, is a species endemic to the island of Madagascar. They are listed as endangered due to their small population size, estimated between 630-1,900 mature individuals, which is continuing to se
The Bar-headed goose has an incredible, high-altitude journey through migration. Recorded as one of the highest flying birds, this species migrates over the Himalayan mountains reaching altitudes of over 20,000 feet. Because of this, Bar-headed gees