{"id":3985,"date":"2019-10-11T11:47:28","date_gmt":"2019-10-11T18:47:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/verdecanyonrr.com\/?page_id=3985"},"modified":"2023-12-29T17:20:20","modified_gmt":"2023-12-30T00:20:20","slug":"wild-splendor","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/verdecanyonrr.com\/further-down-the-tracks-at-verde-canyon-railroad\/events\/wild-splendor\/","title":{"rendered":"Wild Splendor – The Verde Canyon Is Alive!"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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SEDONA AREA RAPTOR & WILDLIFE PRESENTATIONS<\/h1>

Great Event for Nature Lovers of All Ages<\/h2>

Learn about raptors and other native Sedona wildlife at the depot prior to the 1:00 p.m. train rides for an up-close experience. By partnering with Arizona\u2019s Liberty Wildlife<\/strong>, Verde Canyon Railroad provides visitors the opportunity to see\u00a0majestic owls<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0wild raptors<\/strong>.\u00a0Liberty Wildlife shares the beauty of a rescued\u00a0bald eagle<\/strong>, our nation\u2019s noble bird, with visitors at the depot and on the rails on select Saturdays throughout the year. Visit verdecanyonrr.com\/train-schedule\/<\/a><\/strong> to see availability.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Visit\u00a0www.libertywildlife.org<\/a>\u00a0to learn more about these amazing creatures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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American Bald Eagle\u00a0 Presentation at the Depot<\/h2>

Get up close and personal with either Sonora, Aurora, Laddy or Cochise, all bald eagles that live in Arizona and the only eagles in the world that actually have had the opportunity to enjoy a train ride. These eagles have become an educational symbol of\u00a0 Verde Canyon Railroad\u2019s promise to protect the Canyon and its inhabitants.<\/p>

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Raptor and Reptiles at the Depot<\/h2>

Liberty Wildlife handlers present a variety of raptors and native \u201ccritters,\u201d on the patio prior to the train\u2019s departure on select days throughout the year. The knowledgeable volunteers are there to answer questions and pose for photos during the depot presentation. Presentations are open to the public from 11:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m..<\/p>

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As breathtaking as it is to see an eagle in flight, a face-to-face encounter with a raptor is equally as astounding. Everyone has the opportunity for personal interaction with these majestic creatures at the depot.<\/span><\/p>

It\u2019s all part of the journey aboard Verde Canyon Railroad.<\/p>

Liberty Wildlife is located at 2600 E. Elwood, Phoenix, AZ 85040. They have regular visiting hours open to the public, as well as special events scheduled year-round. Visit <\/span>www.libertywildlife.org<\/a> for more information.<\/span><\/p>

A portion of all train ticket revenue is donated to Liberty Wildlife Raptor Rescue program.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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