the ZuppeQueen Chronicles

The Fredericksburg Texas Rotary Club helps sponsor the Last Chance Forever - Bird of Prey Conservancy operated out of San Antonio Texas.  A few days back, the ZuppeKing and ZuppeQueen were graciously asked to attend an outstanding educational program presented to local third grade children as Rotarian Sponsors.

Founded in 1978 by Master Falconer and Veterinary Technician John Karger, Last Chance Forever is a nonprofit, tax exempt organization dedicated to the rehabilitation of sick, injured and orphaned birds of prey, scientific investigation, and also just as importantly, the education of the public. Each year the project receives between 150-300 birds into the facility for care. Averages of 65-80% of all cases are successfully returned to nature. Birds which are deemed non-releasable and are not suffering when possible are held to be placed in propagation projects, natural science centers for educational purposes, or humane research projects.

In addition to properly caring for the birds, Last Chance Forever has designed an educational program for presentation to children, civic organizations and interested individuals. This program is seen by over 500,000 people annually throughout the United States. It promotes a common sense attitude towards the interaction of mankind and our environment. Through this program, we also hope to encourage a change in attitudes concerning birds of prey such as hawks, owls, falcons, vultures and eagles.

In all, 8 species of raptors were shown to the group of 150 people.  Each bird was shown for its diversity and its contributions to the well being of mankind were explained.  It was quite sobering to learn how these birds are simply struggling to survive along with man.

Last Chance Forever
P.O. Box 460993
San Antonio, TX 78246-0993

To Contact By Phone: (210) 499-4080
To Contact By Fax: (210) 499-4305
To Contact By Email: raptor@ddc.net