CONSERVATION CAST E.7 with Michele Raffin

During this episode of the Conservation Cast, Maya had the opportunity to speak with Michele Raffin, the CEO, and Chairwoman of the Board of Pandemonium Aviaries. The duo discussed a variety of topics including Michele's journey to bird conservationist, the important role eco-tourism will play in the future of conservation efforts. Another point of discussion was the sudden directional change that the organization underwent from a rescue centre to focusing conservation efforts primarily in New Guinea and the Philippines, through the establishment of a live species bank designed to safeguard the future of these rare and beautiful birds. Pandemonium Aviaries Maya’s community raised $578 for Pandemonium Aviaries, a sanctuary, and conservation organization dedicated to breeding rare bird species with the hope of eventually releasing the birds back to their country of origin.