The Carolina Raptor Center is excited to host a clinical trial of a vaccine to treat Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and be part of a collaborative solution addressing the threat it poses to birds like the critically endangered California Condor. Please visit our dedicated Vulture-Condor Vaccine News page to read the latest on this substantial conservation effort. The page will be updated with new information when available. 
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RAPTOR CENTER HOURS

MARCH - OCTOBER

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

NOVEMBER - FEBRUARY

OPEN WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY
RAPTOR TRAIL HOURS
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
*Closed Holidays: New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

Raptor Center Hours

March - October

Open 7 Days a Week

November - February

Open Wednesday - Sunday

Raptor Trail Hours

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
*Closed Holidays: New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

Admission

Purchase tickets on-site in the gift shop.

Ages 22 - 64

$16.00

Ages 3 - 13

$12.00

Ages 13 - 21

$14.00
Under age 3
FREE

Seniors  (65+) |  Military  |  Teachers  |  Students

$14.00
GROUP RATES

School and group pricing can be
requested for groups of 15 or more.

MAP & DIRECTIONS

6000 Sample Road
Huntersville, NC 28078

It is always FREE to park.
Picnic tables are available onsite for public use,
but cannot be reserved.

MAP & DIRECTIONS

6000 Sample Road
Huntersville, NC 28078

It is always FREE to park.
Picnic tables are available onsite for public use,
but cannot be reserved.

MAP & DIRECTIONS

6000 Sample Road
Huntersville, NC 28078

It is always FREE to park.
Picnic tables are available onsite for public use,
but cannot be reserved.

RAPTOR HOSPITAL HOURS
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Found an injured raptor?
Check on a patient.

Raptor Hospital

Open 7 Days a Week

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Found an Injured Raptor?
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What's Happening At CRC

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1:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Fly-By

See Visitor's Center for today's location
Events for June

10th

11:00 am - 11:20 am

Keeper Chat

Red-Tailed Hawk Exhibit
1:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Fly-By

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14th

1:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Fly-By

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Events for June

15th

11:00 am - 11:20 am

Keeper Chat

Abyssian Ground Hornbill Exhibit
1:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Fly-By

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Events for June

16th

1:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Fly-By

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Events for June

17th

11:00 am - 11:20 am

Keeper Chat

Red-Tailed Hawk Exhibit
1:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Fly-By

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21st

1:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Fly-By

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Events for June

22nd

11:00 am - 11:20 am

Keeper Chat

Abyssian Ground Hornbill Exhibit
1:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Fly-By

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Events for June

23rd

1:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Fly-By

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Events for June

24th

11:00 am - 11:20 am

Keeper Chat

Red-Tailed Hawk Exhibit
1:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Fly-By

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28th

1:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Fly-By

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Events for June

29th

11:00 am - 11:20 am

Keeper Chat

Abyssian Ground Hornbill Exhibit
1:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Fly-By

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Events for June

30th

1:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Fly-By

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Events for July

1st

11:00 am - 11:20 am

Keeper Chat

Red-Tailed Hawk Exhibit
1:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Fly-By

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Events for July

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