An Experience AwaitsTake a walk on the wild side at Carolina Raptor Center's Raptor Trail. Our eagles, vultures, hawks, and falcons are waiting to say hello. Check out our calendar for weekly event schedules.More...
Creating Wonder In Children And AdultsCatch wonder by the tail with our formal and informal education programs. Children 3 to 93 will delight the science and natural history of 38 raptor species and how they have inspired human invention.More...
Conserving Birds One At A TimeStaff and volunteers at this hidden hospital in the woods treats over 900 injured and orphaned birds a year – more than any other US raptor center. Over 70% are released back into the wild!More...
Giving Is As Easy As 1-2-3Press the easy button by giving online, via phone or through traditional mail. Your passion and engagement fuels our mission every day.More...
Flights of the Forest FREE with Regular AdmissionThanks to support from Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas, visitors can enjoy the Flights of the Forest flight show this summer FREE.Learn More.
Get Nose to Beak in a Raptor EncounterRaptor Encounters return on May 26th. Now offered Saturday AND Sunday at 1 pm. Member pricing available.Book your adventure today!
Groninger USA is all in for Wildlife with HawkCamWatch the two Red-shouldered Hawks on the Groninger USA sign in Charlotte, NC, sit on eggs and (fingers crossed) hatch chicks.Watch Now
RESIDENT BIRDSGet Nose-to-Beak with Our Resident BirdsChoose from among our four "for a day" experiences that get visitors nose-to-beak with our birds for a few hours onsite. Whether your passion is husbandry and training, veterinary medicine or photography, we have an experience for you.
VETERINARY EDUCATIONHands-on Learning for Vet StudentsVeterinary students can take part in our two-week RaptorVet externship. RaptorVet is an intensive, hands-on experience that touches on all aspects of raptor medicine from the initial intake exam to the eventual release.
VolunteerismCalling all Bird Nerds! We need Aviary Caretakers.Volunteer to become an Aviary Caretaker. Help in the upkeep of raptor's enclosures for birds that are being either rehabilitated or for the birds that are permanent residents of Carolina Raptor Center.
