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PLAN YOUR VISIT


The Raptor Trail is a three-quarter mile walking trail and zoological facility that permanently houses and displays more than thirty birds of prey. The birds act as ambassadors for their species and serve an important role in connecting people with wildlife in a safe and respectful manner. Guests can enjoy learning about birds of prey from across the globe during their walk on the Raptor Trail

TRAIL HOURS

MARCH - OCTOBER

Open 7 Days A Week

NOVEMBER - FEBRUARY

Open Wednesday - Sunday


RAPTOR TRAIL HOURS
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

KEEPER CHATS + FLY-BYS

Keeper Chats: Sundays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.  & Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. 
Fly-By: Fridays at 1:00 p.m.


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

ADMISSION

ADULTS

$12.00


SENIORS  (62+) |  MILITARY  |  TEACHERS

$10.00


STUDENTS

$8.00


CHILDREN (3 AND UNDER)

FREE

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




*Does not include NC Sales Tax or Online Fees

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 FAQs 


What are your service animal policies? 

The Raptor Trail welcomes service animals and asks you to comply with the following requests:
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Please inform staff on duty that your animal is a service animal.
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Always keep your animal under your control. 
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If you see a bird in an enclosure in distress, please move along to the next stop for the safety of the bird. 
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For the safety of all, service animals cannot attend any activities where birds are outside of their enclosures.


Is the trail ADA accessible? 

The Raptor Trail is a legacy trail system begun in 1984 and is a hard packed surface which can be used by some people with wheelchairs. Erosion prevention timbers and large roots may make the trail inaccessible for some and for most electric wheelchairs. 
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The Visitor’s Center is also not fully accessible. 
 


Do you have wheelchairs available?
The Raptor Center does not offer wheelchairs for rent or loan. 

Are there places to sit and rest along the trail ?

There are some benches available along the ¾ mile Raptor Trail. 


For other Visitor FAQs, please follow this link.