Free Flight Learning Center
Free Flight's Learning Center Programs educate the public about the specialized needs of companion birds.
We inform participants about the numerous species of rare and endangered birds living among us, their care, feeding, behavior, and conservation efforts in their natural habitats. Free Flight offers educational programs at the sanctuary for both adults and children, as well as hosting field trips, bringing education programs to schools, libraries, nursing homes and community events.
Our unique tropical outdoor setting located in Del Mar allows parrots and people to interact. Just like most of us, birds thrive on human attention. While at Free Flight you can enjoy the opportunity to meet the birds up close and learn about them from our Free Flight staff and docents.
Benefits:
Children learn new skills while having fun with the birds.
Teens enjoy socializing with the patrons and the parrots.
Community events increase parrot awareness.
“Did You Know?
The parrot’s upper mandible is fused to the skull like other birds’, but moves independently by means of a unique joint, the craniofacial hinge.”
Educational Programs
Field Trips & Guided Tours
On-site learning opportunities for visitors of all ages, tailored to the needs and interests of your group. Must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance. American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreted Tours offered on the last Friday of every month.
Junior Docent
Teens 14-17 years participate in a week-long training program designed to educate them on becoming docents at the sanctuary. See our calendar for dates and times.
Applications for the 2025 cohort will be available in March 2025.
Parrot Camp
Children ages 7-10 and 11-13 spend a week learning about and having fun with the birds. See our calendar for dates and times.
Registration materials for our 2025 Summer Camps will be available in March 2025.
Use the form above to request more information on participating in one of our educational programs, or email us at freeflightbirds@live.com