Have you ever wondered what happens after you take a sick or wounded wild bird to the Marine Science Center’s Bird Hospital in Ponce Inlet? What kind of care is provided there to birds and what happens before these birds are released back into nature?
Learn the answers to those questions on Thursday, March 5, at the Marine Discovery Center’s March Discovery Lecture Series!
Katie Hellman, manager of bird rehabilitation at Volusia County’s Marine Science Center, will deliver the presentation, “An Inside Look at Bird Rehabilitation at Marine Science Center.” The presentation will begin at 6 p.m.
Hellman has worked at the Marine Science Center’s bird hospital for about 1½ years. She has a bachelor’s degree in marine biology and is a certified veterinary technician.
She began working at Palm Beach Zoo right out of college and entered veterinary tech school, later working in small animal clinics, emergency clinics and in education for Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
After graduating from veterinary tech school, she worked for three years at SeaWorld Orlando as a vet tech before taking her current role at the Marine Science Center.
The Marine Science Center’s Bird Hospital treats around 1,000 birds each year. The Volusia County-supported hospital treats any native birds, including wading birds, shorebirds, oceanic birds, songbirds and raptors.
Our lectures are open to the public at no charge, but donations to the center are always appreciated. Pre-registration for this lecture is required and may be done online or by phone at 386.428.4828.
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