RIPLEY WATERFOWL CONSERVANCY
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Our Facility

Our waterfowl are housed in a variety of enclosures that are tailored to the specific needs of each species. Ducks and smaller species of geese are maintained in netted aviaries to prevent avian predation, while large geese, cranes, and swans are maintained in an extensive network of open enclosures.
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​In addition to flock enclosures, a dozen propagation enclosures are utilized to isolate breeding pairs of birds to ensure paternity and encourage nesting. A quarantine facility and additional research enclosures are maintained outside the main facility. The extensive infrastructure of fencing, natural and man-made pools, breeding pens, and buildings, make the Conservancy's aviary a unique setting to house, breed, and study waterfowl species from around the world.
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​55 Duck Pond Road/P.O. Box 210
Litchfield, CT 06759

Phone: 860.567.2062 / Fax: 860.567.4369  info@ripleyconservancy.org

  • Home
    • About >
      • New Identity
      • Who We Are
      • Board of Directors
      • The Collection >
        • Collection Plan
        • Species Guide
      • Partners
      • Career Opportunities
  • Visit
    • Plan Your Visit
    • Photography
    • Raptor Experiences
    • Guided Tours & Field Trips
  • Support
    • Join
    • Annual Appeal
    • 2020 Photography Calendar
    • Donate
    • Sponsor a Bird
  • Education
    • At Home Education: Species Highlight Videos
    • Explore
    • Featured Programs >
      • Avian Ambassadors
      • Wetland Health Inspector
      • Birds on the Brink
      • Duckling Development
      • Birds of a Feather
      • Distance Learning
      • Education Collaboration
      • Microplastic Pollution
      • Ripley and the Girl Scouts
    • The Reviews Are In
    • Internships >
      • Avian Care and Environmental Education Intern
      • Junior Aviculturist
  • Research
    • Current Research >
      • Institutional
      • State of Connecticut
    • Past Research >
      • Long-Tailed Duck Harvest Survey
      • Eider Nutrient Allocation
  • Conservation Action
  • Upcoming Events
    • Member Days
    • Trivia Night
    • Photography Mini Session
  • Blog