How much money does the International Festival of Owls generate?

The festival netted about $12,000 in 2010 with an additional $900 raised for the Global Owl Project through the raffle.  The Houston Nature Center nets approximately $1,000 from merchandise sales.  These figures do not include what is raised at the pancake breakfast, the Saturday lunch, or any of the money spent at area businesses.

Why did you start a World Owl Hall of Fame?

The World Owl Hall of Fame was started to bring recognition to individuals who have dedicated their lives to owls, and to very special individual owls who, in partnership with their humans, have done much to help their kind.  The hall of fame was North American in scope the first year, and expanded to a global level in 2007.

What is it about owls?

Biologically speaking, the forward facing eyes of owls give them a somewhat human look that may capture people's attention and imagination.  But there's something more than that, something that's nearly impossible to define.  Owls have held a significant place in most cultures throughout time--sometimes revered and sometimes hated--but they played a strong role either way.  Our culture is no exception.  If it was, this festival would not draw over half of its attendees from outside the local area! 

How long will Alice the Great Horned Owl live?

If all goes well, Alice could live 30 or more years in captivity.  And since she's got it pretty cushy (heat, air conditioning, living indoors and not exposed to diseases, getting all she wants to eat of her favorite food every night), there's a good chance she could be around for a long time to come.

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