Our Vision

Owl Rescue Centre’s vision is that through increased understanding of the owl's true character, the fears and misgivings that often surround peoples' perceptions of owls will be replaced by tolerance and respect for these unique birds.

 

We follow a philosophy of minimal human interference to nature’s natural means. We nurture owls when they need us, but we allow them to stay wild and return to their natural habitat when they no longer require our assistance. 

 

Most owl species hunt and are active at night and are seldom observed by humans. Because of this nocturnal  (night-time) existence, they are little known and often  misunderstood, even though some owls live their entire lives in close proximity to man. 

 

Owl Rescue Centre creates awareness among communities helping them to understand that owls share our natural habitat and play an important role in the ecological system.  The education is aimed to give insight to the misperceptions people have about owls and to inform them that owls pose no threat to human beings.  Owl Rescue Centre’s education is based on the principle of respect for all living creatures, no matter how big or small, they each serve a purpose in our interconnected and interdependent existence.

The Sanctuary & It's Founders

Brendan and Danelle, following a life-long passion for the protection of wildlife, are committed to the conservation of vulnerable species and have dedicated their lives to the cause.  They are both members of the IUCN (International Union of Conservation of Nature), SSC (Species Survival Commission) & Otter Specialist Group.

 

When they aquired the farm now known as the Owl Sanctuary, their dream was to secure a place for the owls where they would be protected and looked after, a piece of habitat that would always belong to them.

 

The Sanctuary is the only one of its kind in the world.  Owls can be observed visiting the various feeding platforms around the Sanctuary every single night.  Many have taken up residency in the Owl Houses erected on the farm, where they breed year after year.

Conserving all Species of Wildlife

When Danelle and Brendan decided to dedicate their lives to conservation, there was an urgent need to protect owls. This led to the establishment of the Owl Rescue Centre, with a primary focus on protecting this species. Owls were facing numerous threats and their population was declining. Through their determination, Danelle and Brendan were able to make a significant impact, resulting in increased owl populations and a shift in people's attitudes and actions towards conservation. The organization has expanded and diversified over time and now works towards saving and protecting a wide variety of wildlife species, while being actively involved in various biodiversity conservation and research projects.