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...
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Join the Flock! CRC visitor Caroline Hughes measures her wingspan courtesy of Jonathan Erwin who built this kiosk as part of his Eagle Scout project. Photo by Rex Yau.About this imageJoin the Flock! An annual pass to Carolina Raptor Center helps us underwrite the cost of many CRC programs, including food and care for the 97 resident birds that call the Raptor Trail home, awe-inspiring STEM education programs for more than 27,000 K-12 students each year, and quality medical care to the more than 900 injured and/orphaned raptors that visit the Jim Arthur Raptor Medical Center annually. Your support makes a difference at CRC. Please consider making an additional donation when joining to help with general operating expenses. Every little bit helps the Raptor Center's mission to ignite imaginations and inspire engagement in the natural world through the exploration and rehabilitation of birds of prey. Annual Passes come with the following benefits: Annual Pass Benefits/Levels Individual Family Unlimited admission for one year to Carolina Raptor Center 1 adult + 1 guest 2 adults + 4 children Invitation to special events X X Gift Shop Discount* 10% 10% Two (2) free admissions to Sylvan Heights Bird Park X X Early registration for special programs, including Camps!** X X Total Annual Cost***: $50 $100 * Discount on non-consigned items only. **Programs such as Workshops, Camps, and Bird Day Parties. *** Annual Passes are paid in-full once per year at the corresponding rate. Annual Passes are non-refundable