Photography Mini Sessions
January 8-March 27
Fridays & Saturdays 10-4*
$25 per person
*by appointment only

We still have 2021 Ripley Calendars available for sale!  If the weather is too cold but you don't want to miss out on the beauty of our birds, consider supporting Ripley by purchasing a Photo Calendar.
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Calling all Photographers!
Our birds are displaying their most brilliant colors, making this the most interesting time of the year at the Conservancy! Now is your chance to photograph some of the rarest birds in the world showcasing their breeding plumage.
  • ​The purchase of a Mini Session pass gives one photographer access to the Conservancy on a selected Friday or Saturday for a 2 hour time slot during January 8-March 27.  Appointments are available at 10 am, 12 pm, and 2 pm. 
  • Due to Covid-19, we are offering sessions at designated times only, with one group allowed at a time. 
  • Please contact the office if you would like to add additional photographers to your session.  Initial session must be booked first. 
  • Photography Mini Sessions are open to professional and amateur photographers.​
**Mini sessions are rain or shine, refunds will only be granted if weather results in Litchfield school closings**
We will offer ONE makeup date for anyone who is not able to attend their chosen date.  Makeup date TBD.​

Looking for exclusive access to additional aviaries, or are you hunting for the perfect lighting outside of our visiting hours?  Consider purchasing a Photography Pass.
Covid-19 Guidelines
  • Temperatures will be taken at the gate. 
  • All visitors must bring their own mask or face covering and wear it while interacting with staff.  Guests without a mask or not wearing a mask will be asked to leave.
  • Hand sanitizer will be available.
  • If you are coughing or sneezing or do not feel well, we ask that you stay home and do not visit at this time.
  • For the safety of our staff, guests will not be allowed into any buildings at this time.  This means that restrooms will not be available. We apologize for the inconvenience.  
  • We are limiting staff interaction with guests and therefore staff will not be available to answer questions in person.  If you have questions, please call the office or email info@ripleyconservancy.org and we would be happy to help identify any species. 
  • For questions about our Covid-19 protocols, please contact Michelle Ocampo at mocampo@ripleyconservancy.org