Daily Programs
Get to know our avian ambassadors through a variety of programs with our expert staff. All onsite programs are included with admission unless otherwise noted. Check-in with our Visitor Center staff to find out where that day's programs are located.
Note: Onsite programs may be moved, canceled, or postponed due to weather and keeper schedules. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Sunday
11:00 AM:
Keeper Chat
1:00 PM:
Meet a Raptor
2:30 PM:
Keeper Chat
Monday
1:00 PM:
Behind-the-Scenes Raptor Hospital Tour* (Tickets required)
1:45 PM:
Behind-the-Scenes Raptor Hospital Tour* (Tickets required)
Tuesday
1:00 PM:
Meet a Raptor*
Wednesday
11:00 AM:
Keeper Chat
1:00 PM:
Fly-By
OR
Bird Show*
2:30 PM:
Keeper Chat
Thursday
11:00 AM:
Keeper Chat
1:00 PM:
Fly-By
OR
Bird Show*
2:30 PM:
Keeper Chat
Friday
11:00 AM:
Keeper Chat
1:00 PM:
Fly-By
OR
Bird Show*
2:30 PM:
Keeper Chat
Saturday
11:00 AM:
Meet a Raptor
1:00 PM:
Fly-By
OR
Bird Show*
2:30 PM:
Keeper Chat
*Memorial Day - Labor Day ONLY.
Note: To protect the safety of our avian ambassadors, some programs may have limited capacity.
Program Descriptions
Fly By
There's nothing quite like feeling the rush of air as a bird flies over your head! Experience this exhilarating moment during our Fly Bys, where a free-flighted avian ambassador shows off the natural behaviors that make them special. The birds starring in Fly Bys vary. Fly Bys last roughly 15 minutes.
Bird Show
Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of nature up close at the our Bird Shows. Watch as our team of avian ambassadors showcase their incredible talents, while our trainers share facts you'd never expect about these magnificent birds (and get you to laugh in the process). Don't miss the chance to witness our avian ambassadors steal the show!
Keeper Chat
Meet a Raptor
What actually is a raptor? Find out with a member of our education staff while meeting one of the raptors who call the Carolina Raptor Center home. This seated educational program is engaging for all ages and provides the opportunity to learn more about our avian ambassadors in a unique setting. Meet a Raptor programs last approximately 20 minutes.
Behind the Scenes Hospital Tour
Our Raptor Hospital treats 800 to 1000 sick, injured, and orphaned birds each year. In our Behind the Scenes tours, you can get a peak into what it takes to care for these feathered patients. Learn how we prepare food, provide treatment, and ensure every patient receives the best possible care. Space is limited. Only open to ages 11 and up. Tickets required.
