Thank you for a wonderful 2022 season and for your support and generosity!

The Conservancy is open for Guided Tours, Photography Passes, Owl Prowls, and special programs through the winter.

Opening Day 2023 - RWC will re-open for public visitation on Friday, May 5, 2023. Open through the summer on Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 10am -4pm. There will be a special 'Members Only' early Opening Day Celebration on Saturday, April 29, 2023 to show our appreciation! Click here for Membership details!

Seasonal (May-Nov) Admission Fees (Non-Members)

Adult (15+)    $10.00
Senior (65+) $  8.00
Child (4-14)  $  5.00 
Children 3 years old and under are free
Members are free

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO​:
  • ​Benches, picnic tables, and restrooms are available.
  • October through mid-May are the best months to observe our male ducks in their breeding plumage. 
  • Photography is encouraged, but please read the Conservancy's Photography Policy, whether your photos are for personal or commercial use. Professional photographers, and any photographer seeking greater access for that "perfect shot" should consider purchasing a Half-Day Photography Pass.
  • For the health and safety of the birds, no pets are allowed on the grounds. This includes service dogs as their presence fundamentally alters the nature of our program. Please read sections Q25 and Q26 from ada.gov/U.S. Department of Justice/Civil Rights Division/Disability Rights Section.
  • Smoking is prohibited anywhere on the Conservancy property. 
HPAI Precautionary Measures:

Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy is currently implementing preventative measures to protect our resident birds from contracting Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) after the announcement of positive case in New Haven, CT.

HPAI is concerning for waterfowl species and can be highly infectious and fatal to them.  In response to HPAI we have implemented a few preventative measures that will help keep our birds healthy, and may impact your visit:
 
  • We have temporarily closed off access to the lower fields and ponds. The walk-through aviaries are open and a foot bath is required upon entry and departure.
  • We ask that guests who have been near poultry farms or backyard chicken flocks refrain from going into indoor exhibits or barns.
  • The virus is transferred by fecal matter and shoe disinfection (a foot bath) is required to enter specific areas to limit the birds' exposure to outside materials.
 
Please feel free to call our office with any questions, 860-567-2062
We're excited to share with you our map that was crafted by Rayna Mitzman,
​one of Ripley's previous interns. The map is available for ​download.