Conserving rare and 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
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Continuing this mission starts with your contributions

Your admission to our Litchfield Hills property ensures it remains open to the public for years to come

Make a long term impact with a yearly membership which grants you FREE admission throughout the year

Feed our flock and help maintain the habitats that over 400 of our feathered residents call home year-round

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Ripley is dedicated to the preservation of species and their genetics, with a goal of rearing rare and endangered waterfowl this all starts with the care of the eggs. Whether it is in a nest under the hen or being meticulously watched by one of our a
Doing some holiday shopping? Our birds would love to be on your list! One of the many ways you can support Ripley is by shopping through our Amazon Wishlist, this is a great way to provide our flock with a variety of items we use daily. Our birds wi
This coming weekend (Friday 11/29-Sunday 11/30) will be our last weekend open to the public until May of 2025! Make sure to join us and visit the birds one last time before winter. Photography passes and private tours are always available to schedu
Whistling ducks are often characterized by their distinctive appearance, and these ducklings are no exception to that. With their long, seemingly disproportionate necks and legs, these ducklings still had some growing to do to fill out those bodies!
We’ve been nominated by our amazing community and have made it to the voting round of the Reader’s Choice Contest to be featured in the annual Best of Litchfield County issue! Voting is open now until November 15th, we would love if you
Join us Friday, November 8th for our first Owl Prowl of the season! A star-lit walk calling/looking for local owl species. Learn all about these fascinating birds, their habitats & adaptations! You will also meet our resident owls on site (Pict
The Emperor goose (Anser canagicus) is a small stocky goose found most frequently along the coast of Alaska, more than 80% of Emperor geese breed & nest on the West Coast of Alaska. Ripley’s flock of Emperor geese consists of 28 individua