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Carolina Raptor Center
About Carolina Raptor Center
It's all about those beautiful birds at the Carolina Raptor Center in North Carolina!
Since the first bird was admitted back in 1975, this dedicated raptor center has spend it's years rescuing and caring for injured birds and preparing them for release back into the wild.
In 2016, the Carolina Raptor Center had released it's 8,000th bird, and took in it's 20,000th. You can see how much amazing work they have done, and now YOU can see it for yourselves!
When you visit the center, it's all about wildlife and nature. Stroll along the nature trail for a self-guided tour throughout their 57 acres, part of the 1,500 acred Latta Nature Preserve. The trail connects you to over 30 species of birds within the natural world, and are designed to capture your imagination and ignite your understanding of the science and natural history of raptors, as well as the science of flight.
Kids can also observe raptors in their aviaries, and make sure you shop in the museum gift shop too!
On weekends, kids can watch a presentation of live raptors or chat with their Wild Wings Educators about your favorite bird of prey.
It's a learning experience all around! Kids can even read personal stories about the resident birds and how they came to live at Carolina Raptor Center, or simply relax on a wooden bench under the tree canopy.
There are approximately 25 different species of raptors for you to see and learn about along the 3/4 mile outdoor nature trail, set up similar to a zoo. Experience educational exhibits like Family Corvidae and Raptors of the Silver Screen, and enjoy the special programs like our Summer Flight Shows.
Also at the Carolina Raptor Center are Kids for Conservation camps, which is an amazing way for kids to continue their education on the important topic of conservation!
Nature, wildlife and conservation are all topics that the kids can immerse themselves in at this important center for raptors, so let's fly our way into the next family day out!
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Suggest editAdults $12
Children $8 (Over 4 years)
Free Under 3 years.
Last Update 2022
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Carolina Raptor Center FAQ’s
Doing our bit
They are a non-profit organization whose operations support the rehabilitation and release of over 800 raptors each year, as well as the education of about 80,000 children and visitors in the Charlotte region.
Any top tips when visiting?
Live Bird Presentations, Meet the Keeper and Trail Trivia Tours, and Vulture Feedings are included in the price of admission. Flight Shows and Behind the Scenes Tours are an additional cost per person
Does Carolina Raptor Center have a gift shop?
The Eagle’s Landing Gift Shop features gifts for children and Carolina Raptor Center branded items to remember your visit. Fifteen local artists have stocked Artists Nook with handmade treasures to grace your home and delight your favorite raptor lover. About 50% of your purchase goes to feed the birds, so enjoy your shopping and know you're money is going to a great cause. You're always welcomed to stop by and shop without walking the Raptor Trail!
Teachers corner
Carolina Raptor Center presents all kinds of formal education programs including programs at schools and libraries, programs onsite for classes and groups, and programs at offsite events, like festivals and fairs. Check on their website or call for more details!
Is Carolina Raptor Center fully accessible?
The facility is all outdoors along a gravel nature trail with wooden erosion bars throughout. Strollers are fine, but for folks in wheelchairs, it depends on the person. Please use your own judgment based on your loved one's mobility. Unfortunately, because of the terrain associated with our amphitheatre, they are unable to accommodate wheelchairs or strollers at the flight show.
Any additonal information?
If you want to help support the center in other ways you can become members, or just donate! Carolina Raptor Center is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization (tax ID #56-1349170) that relies on the generosity of individuals, corporations and foundations to advance its mission
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