PLAN YOUR VISIT

The Raptor Trail is a zoo highlighting birds of prey. Nestled in Latta Nature Preserve, walk the 3/4 mile trail and get to know more than 30 avian ambassadors, birds from all over the world who inspire the public to be stewards of the natural world.

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Raptor Trail Hours

Open 7 Days A Week*

Raptor Trail Hours

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

*Closed Holidays: New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

Admission

Adult

Ages 23-64

$16.00

Student

Ages 13-22

$14.00

Child

Ages 3-12

$12.00

Infant

Under age 3

FREE

Seniors (65+) | Military | Teachers | Students

$14.00

*Does not include NC Sales Tax or Online Fees

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

CRC provides free admission to Indigenous Tribal nations. If you are a member of a Tribal nation please identify yourself to guest services for free entry.

Museums for All

Present your SNAP Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card or WIC card/voucher upon check-in to receive free general admission for a party of up to four people. Note: only applies for general admission, not valid for special events.

Through Museums for All, those receiving food assistance (SNAP or WIC benefits) can gain free or reduced admission to more than 1,000 museums throughout the United States. Browse the full list of participating museums.

Visitor Programs

We offer a variety of experiences included in your admission to learn more about our avian ambassadors and how we protect raptors. View our current schedule to see the latest offerings.

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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.

ACCESSIBILITY

The Raptor Trail welcomes service animals and asks you to comply with the following requests:

Please inform Visitor's Center staff that your animal is a service animal. Always keep your animal under your control.
If you see a bird in an enclosure in distress, please move along to the next stop for the safety of the bird.
For the safety of all, service animals cannot attend any activities where birds are outside of their enclosures.
Emotional support or comfort animals are NOT permitted on the Raptor Trail.

The Raptor Trail is not ADA accessible. Our 3/4 mile trail winds through the woods of Latta Nature Preserve and includes uneven terrain, sloped paths, tripping hazards, and steps. There are benches throughout the trail for guests who wish to rest.

Wheelchairs are allowed on the Raptor Trail, but we recommend carefully considering whether the wheelchair user will be able to navigate the trail. It is not uncommon for a wheelchair user to have to leave their chair to navigate larger bumps on the Raptor Trail.