ALERT: Due to rising Coronavirus cases in Mecklenburg County, the Raptor Trail will be closed starting Friday, Jan 15 at 4 pm until Wednesday, Feb 3. Current ticket holders may reschedule or receive a refund. The Hospital remains open - accepting patients.

May PhotoWild Now On Sale

Our semiannual photography days always fill up, so don't delay in securing your place.

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Name a Rat and Feed a Bird

Maybe you need an outlet for all those salty feelings. Well name a rat and we'll feed him to a bird.

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Help! I found a baby bird. What do I do?

McKenna Schaffer explains what to do when you find a baby bird. (Hint: Better off if you leave them alone.)

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KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

WEAR A MASK!

Bring your own mask to wear inside (required) and on the trail (recommended).

We are following CDC protocols regarding masks - all visitors over 2 years old must wear a mask inside (including restrooms) and we recommend that you wear one on the trail.

VULTURE DISTANCE

Stay a Vulture Away from other families or groups

The second most important thing to remember when you return to the Raptor Trail is to stay a vulture away (6 feet) from those folks not in your family group. Be courteous. Be careful. And keep your distance.

WASH YOUR HANDS!

We've put into place new cleaning protocols to keep you safe.

We've included hand sanitizing stations at the entrance and exit to the Raptor Trail and we encourage you to take advantage of those. Sinks in the restrooms are now touch free, and we sanitize bathrooms and the raptor trail at lunch and after closing.