Behind the Scenes

Did you ever want to go
“Behind The Scenes”
of Wye Marsh

Well, now’s your chance. 
Wye Marsh is now offering a unique
 opportunity to go behind the scenes with our Trumpeter Swan Program Coordinator
 a Wye Marsh Falconer or the Reptile Keeper.
Included in this “Behind the Scenes” pass, you will receive an exclusive tour of our
facility, learn about the program of your choice, lend a hand while getting
 “up close and personal” with some of our
wildlife and you will take home a souvenir crest or pin.

This special package is available by reservation only
by calling the Tour Coordinator at the
Wye Marsh at 705-526-7809 X 207
Cost is $50.00 Per Person with a minimum of 2
people in each group.  Program length: 2 hours

This is something special for any group
or individual and is a great gift idea!

The “Behind The Scenes” Tours

Now open to the public, come and join our team in a “Behind the Scenes”
look at wildlife programs taking place at Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre. 
To book your “Behind the Scenes” tour, simply call the Centre and
arrange a date and time with one of our qualified wildlife specialists.

Please choose one of the following three programs

Trumpeter Swan Program

Meet the Trumpeter Swan Program Coordinator and learn about what this job entails.

Learn about the Trumpeter Swan Re-Introduction Program and Wye Marsh’s
involvement in this Ontario-wide initiative
Receive a tour of the Swan Feed Room and learn more about the diet, biology,
life cycle and behaviours of these wild birds
Receive a tour of the Swan Treatment Centre and learn about the care of  sick and
injured Trumpeter Swans.  Help your guide care for swan patients.*
Visit the Trumpeter Swan Feeding Docks and take part in the feeding routine
Learn about the importance of wildlife monitoring and its relevance to the Trumpeter Swan
See the Tagging Trap and learn about Trumpeter Swan tagging procedures
*dependent upon if swans are being treated

Birds of Prey

Experience the life of a falconer for a day and learn about the history and techniques used today.
 
Meet a Wye Marsh Falconer and learn about the responsibilities of this title.
Learn the basics of the age old art of falconry and how to become a falconer
Learn about diet, biology, life cycle, behaviours and proper housing of raptors
Receive an inclusive tour of the Wye Marsh “hawk walk” and learn about the
individual characteristics of each raptor
Assist with daily care of the birds of prey
Assist with training a variety of levels of birds (from novice to experienced birds)
Watch the birds fly! (weather permitting)
Learn about feeding and handling of birds of prey
Learn the “falconers’ knot” and how to “lure”

Reptiles and Amphibians

We will take you into the world of reptile education with the Reptile Keeper

 Learn and assist with the handling, safety, and animal keeping
What is involved in a day in the life of a reptile keeper
You will get up close and personal with some of Ontario’s snakes, turtles, and amphibians
while learning what it takes to ensure the best possible standard of care.   
This program includes a canoe turtle survey through the channels of the Wye Marsh.

All programs run for 2 hours and include admission to all facilities at the Wye Marsh.

Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre, 16160 Highway 12, 3km East of Midland Across from Martyrs' Shrine
(705) 526-7809        www.wyemarsh.com         info@wyemarsh.com