Great-horned Owl Release
Fri, May 22
|404 E Cesar E. Chavez Dr
Join us at 6:30 on Friday, May 22nd at 6:30 for a public release of two of our Great-horned owls that have been in our care for about 2-3 months. Take photos, ask questions, and experience a magical moment of owls being released into the wild.
Time & Location
May 22, 2026, 6:30 PM – 7:10 PM
404 E Cesar E. Chavez Dr, 404 E Cesar E. Chavez Dr, Lubbock, TX 79401, USA
Guests
About the event
Join us on Friday, May 22nd for a special public release of two Great‑horned owls that have been in rehabilitation at the South Plains Wildlife Rehabilitation Center for the past 2–3 months. This is a rare opportunity for the community to witness the final step in the rehabilitation process — returning native wildlife back to the wild where they belong. These owls came to us after being knocked from their nests under different circumstances. After months of specialized care, proper diet, and conditioning, they are ready for release. Public releases allow our community to see firsthand the work that goes into wildlife rehabilitation and to gain a deeper appreciation for the native species we share our environment with.
Date: Friday, May 22
Arrival: 6:35 PM
Release: 7:00 PM
Location: 404 E. Cesar E. Chavez Dr., Lubbock, TX
Parking: Park at Joy Land