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...
Raptor Trail is OPEN weekly Wednesday - Sunday.The Raptor Trail is open Wed-Sun. To ensure your reservation, purchase your tickets in advance for our Morning and Afternoon Sessions.Buy Tickets
Professional Development SeminarsCRC presents professional seminars taught by our industry leading staff. Learn training, husbandry and medical best practices in this engaging online format.Learn More
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 DISTANCEStay a Vulture Away from other families or groupsThe 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.
