Photography Policy

You are welcome to take photos and/or video for personal use only. Taking professional photos or video for commercial purposes (including stock images, commercial products, published works, and other commercial purposes) is prohibited without prior authorization from the Conservancy.

​If your photos are for noncommercial purposes you may come to Ripley as a regular visitor (admission costs will apply; please see website for current hours and prices) and take your photos provided all the following apply:

1. The sale of packaged media with Ripley's logo or branding is prohibited.
2. ​Acknowledgement of the Conservancy in the credits of any publication, with prior approval, is required. 
3. No tripods or monopods are permitted.
4. The party is not permitted to stop visitor traffic or block other visitors’ views for extended periods in order to take photos.
5. The party is not permitted to disrupt visitors, staff, or birds in any way
6. No special assistance shall be given (e.g. security, special access etc).​

Staff members reserve the right to approach photographers on Conservancy property about their work. If photographers are not complying with the above or have not sought permission to take professional photographs of the birds or physical site, they will be asked to return their equipment to their vehicle before enjoying the rest of their visit to the Conservancy.

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