Orange County Bird Of Prey Center

What Orange County Bird Of Prey Center does

The Orange County Bird of Prey Center (OCBPC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation founded in 1991 and headquartered in Lake Forest, California, that rehabilitates injured, sick, and orphaned raptors and returns them to the wild under state and federal guidelines. The organization operates with 1-10 employees and is sustained almost entirely by volunteers, logging 7,500+ hours annually in support of feeding, monitoring, and observation of convalescing birds. Its core service is direct medical treatment for raptors in partnership with Serrano Animal and Bird Hospital and a network of veterinary specialists, supplemented by an ambassador bird program that uses four non-releasable raptors — Hank and Dulce (Red-tailed Hawks), Tweek (Great Horned Owl), Gus (Western Screech-owl), and Quest (American Kestrel) — for live educational interactions.

OCBPC's business model is a diversified nonprofit funding stack with no single dominant revenue stream. Income sources include individual donations (via PayPal Giving Fund and Givecloud), bird sponsorship programs, education and outreach program fees at schools, scout groups, civic organizations, and nature centers, merchandise sales through a Bonfire storefront, annual fundraising events (Wings & Waves Gala, Raptor Eco Trek), appreciated-securities donations, and legacy giving through estate plans. The organization states that 100% of donations and program fees flow directly to bird care and feeding. Referrals route through a network of Orange County animal control agencies (Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Coastal Animal Services Authority, Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center), and conservation relationships extend through Sea and Sage Audubon Society, Environmental Nature Center, and Irvine Ranch Conservancy.

In 2025, OCBPC reported 300+ raptors cared for, 159 released back to the wild, and 18,700 people reached through education programs. The organization relocated to a permanent facility in 2020 following an urgent site closure during the COVID-19 period, and continues to fundraise for facility buildout. OCBPC is privately held as an independent nonprofit, with no parent company, institutional investors, or venture capital backing.

Name

Orange County Bird Of Prey Center

Legal name

Orange County Bird of Prey Center

Website

https://ocbpc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Orange County Bird of Prey Center is a volunteer-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Lake Forest, California that rehabilitates injured raptors and returns them to the wild while delivering education programs to schools, civic groups, and the public across Orange County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lake Forest

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations: Direct monetary donations from individuals supporting raptor rehabilitation and care. 100% of donations go directly to bird care and feeding. Accepts one-time donations via PayPal and Givecloud.
2. Bird Sponsorship: Community members can sponsor a raptor for release. Sponsors receive personalized certificates and are notified when their bird is ready for release. They can attend the release event.
3. Education Program Fees: Fees from education and outreach programs at schools, scout meetings, park programs, civic groups, and nature centers. 100% of fees go to bird care and rehabilitation.
4. Merchandise Sales: T-shirt sales through Bonfire store featuring ambassador bird artwork including the 2026 T-shirt contest winners featuring Tweek the Great Horned Owl.
5. Stock Donations: Accepts appreciated securities as donations, providing potential tax benefits to donors while supporting rehabilitation operations.
6. Legacy/Estate Gifts: Bequests and living trust designations allowing donors to include OCBPC in their estate plans through specific or residuary bequests.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Orange County Bird of Prey Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that treats and rehabilitates injured, sick, or orphaned raptors in partnership with Serrano Animal and Bird Hospital, then releases recovered birds back to the wild. It also runs education and outreach programs at schools, civic groups, nature centers, and media events using non-releasable ambassador birds, and offers a wild raptor sponsorship program plus annual fundraising events.

Product overview

Orange County Bird of Prey Center (OCBPC) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization offering three core services: rehabilitation of injured, sick, or orphaned raptors in partnership with Serrano Animal and Bird Hospital; education programs using non-releasable ambassador birds for schools, civic groups, and public events; and a wild raptor release program allowing donors to sponsor bird rehabilitation and participate in release ceremonies. Additional offerings include the annual Wings & Waves Gala fundraising event, Raptor Eco Trek adventure experiences, volunteer programs, wild raptor sponsorship opportunities, and merchandise through their Bonfire store.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Raptor Rehabilitation Services Medical treatment, surgery, and rehabilitation for injured, sick, or orphaned birds of prey, delivered in partnership with veterinarians at Serrano Animal and Bird Hospital and a network of specialists.
• Education and Outreach Programs Live animal interactions and teachings at schools, civic groups, interpretive programs, nature centers, and media events using ambassador birds to educate the public about local raptor species and ecological roles.
• Ambassador Bird Program Non-releasable raptors trained for educational presentations, including Red-tailed Hawks Hank and Dulce, Great Horned Owl Tweek, Western Screech-owl Gus, and American Kestrel Quest.
• Wild Raptor Sponsorship and Release Program Donors can sponsor a raptor for release, receive a personalized certificate, attend the release event, and participate in returning rehabilitated birds to their natural habitat.
• Raptor Eco Trek Adventure experience featuring up-close encounters with raptor ambassadors, 4WD vehicle tour through Limestone Canyon, and opportunity for guests to release rehabilitated birds of prey at The Sinks.
• Wings & Waves Gala Annual fundraising gala featuring plated dinner, open bar, live entertainment, live and silent auctions, and up-close encounters with ambassador raptors at The Ranch at Laguna Beach.
• Volunteer Program Volunteer opportunities requiring minimum age of 18, mandatory orientations, and a 6 hours/month commitment for the first six months including Saturday morning cleanings.
• OCBPC Merchandise Store Online T-shirt and merchandise store featuring ambassador bird designs, including annual T-shirt contest winners like the 2026 contest featuring Tweek the Great Horned Owl, available through Bonfire.

Quantifiable outcome

• 159 birds released back to wild in 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Serrano Animal and Bird HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking closely with veterinarians and staff at Serrano Animal and Bird Hospital, OCBPC provides state-of-the-art medical treatment for injured raptors. The hospital provides surgeries to repair wings, treatments for trauma, medication access, and referrals to a network of specialists for raptors in crisis.
• Sea and Sage Audubon SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn Orange County Chapter of the National Audubon Society, listed as a partner organization supporting OCBPC's mission of rehabilitation and release.
• Environmental Nature CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization collaborating with OCBPC in educational efforts about native wildlife and raptor conservation.
• Irvine Ranch ConservancyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization listed in OCBPC's resource network for collaborative efforts towards rehabilitation and release mission.
• Orange County Animal ControlcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary referral channel for injured birds. Contact number (714) 935-6848. Animal control officers have necessary equipment and knowledge to aid birds appropriately and get them to OCBPC quickly.
• Wetlands & Wildlife Care CentercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocated at 21900 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach. Listed as partner for local animal services with direct contact (714) 374-5587.
• Coastal Animal Services Authority (CASA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorServes San Clemente and Dana Point. Listed as partner providing animal services with contact (949) 492-1617.
• Mission Viejo Animal ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorServes Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel, Aliso Viejo, Laguna Hills, and Rancho Santa Margarita. Contact (949) 470-3045.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ocbpc
• Instagraminstagram.com/ocbpc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/orange-county-bird-of-prey-ctr

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