Carolina Raptor Center 4.0 (reviews)

It's all about those beautiful birds at the Carolina Raptor Center in North Carolina!

Since the first bird was admitted back in 1975, this dedicated raptor center has spend it's years rescuing and caring for injured birds and preparing them for release back into the wild.

In 2016, the Carolina Raptor Center had released it's 8,000th bird, and took in it's 20,000th. You can see how much amazing work they have done, and now YOU can see it for yourselves!

When you visit the center, it's all about wildlife and nature. Stroll along the nature trail for a self-guided tour throughout their 57 acres, part of the 1,500 acred Latta Nature Preserve. The trail connects you to over 30 species of birds within the natural world, and are designed to capture your imagination and ignite your understanding of the science and natural history of raptors, as well as the science of flight.

Kids can also observe raptors in their aviaries, and make sure you shop in the museum gift shop too!

On weekends, kids can watch a presentation of live raptors or chat with their Wild Wings Educators about your favorite bird of prey.

It's a learning experience all around! Kids can even read personal stories about the resident birds and how they came to live at Carolina Raptor Center, or simply relax on a wooden bench under the tree canopy.

There are approximately 25 different species of raptors for you to see and learn about along the 3/4 mile outdoor nature trail, set up similar to a zoo. Experience educational exhibits like Family Corvidae and Raptors of the Silver Screen, and enjoy the special programs like our Summer Flight Shows.

Also at the Carolina Raptor Center are Kids for Conservation camps, which is an amazing way for kids to continue their education on the important topic of conservation!

Nature, wildlife and conservation are all topics that the kids can immerse themselves in at this important center for raptors, so let's fly our way into the next family day out!