No matter the species or how long they stay, releasing a patient in our Raptor Hospital back into the wild is a magical experience!

Release a Raptors are the perfect addition to birthday parties, graduation celebrations, weddings, anniversaries, and memorial services. All packages include the release of a rehabilitated raptor from a box, information about the raptor being released, and an official certificate of release.

Booking a Release a Raptor is dependent on the availability of a bird and the location of the release site. 

The average patient in our Raptor Hospital undergoes roughly $1,000 in care. Your fee helps cover the cost of rehabilitating the bird you release!

You will pick up the bird at the Carolina Raptor Center in a box. Our team will provide instructions for a successful release.

One team member from the Carolina Raptor Center will transport the bird to your location in a box. They will help facilitate the release, sharing background on the bird to your guests.

Two team members from the Carolina Raptor Center will transport the bird to your location in a box. They will help facilitate the release, sharing background on the bird to your guests. They can also provide hands-on education at a staffed table for your event.

Please note that working with wildlife is unpredictable, and to ensure the best care of our patients, our ability to provide a release may change. Your flexibility allows us the best possible chance to create a memorable release.

If you have additional questions about the Release-a-Raptor Program, please contact [email protected].