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About Cascades Raptor Center
Did you know that the Cascades Raptor Center is home to one of the largest collections of native raptor species in the Pacific Northwest? That's a pretty amazing family day out waiting to happen!
During your visit to this non-profit nature center, you can view nearly 50 birds of prey in large outdoor aviaries. Here, kids can learn all about these amazing creatures, as well as all of their individual stories and how they came to arrive at the raptor center.
Cascades Raptor Center is in fact a hospital for birds of prey in Eugene, where they care for and rehabilitate these birds. Not only that, they love to educate all who visit to learn to value, understand and honor the role of wildlife within preserving the natural and cultural heritage of the Pacific Northwest.
Some of these creatures were hit by cars, or attacked by cats, and so the center offers that invaluable lesson for kids about why it's important to care for the animals, and what they bring to our planet!
During your visit at the raptor center you might spy twelve kinds of owls, eight species of hawks, five types of falcons, and kites, vultures, eagles and more. The visitor center is also a fun place where kids can see nests, eggs, skeletons, and touchable artifacts the amazing intricacy of our wild world.
Kids can also learn about the artistry of feathers, the power of the beak and talon, and even the camouflage shapes and patterns!
Your regular admission gets you a self-guided tour, but you can also book a Personal Tour or the Ultimate Raptor Experience for groups up to 4 people if you want something different
So discover Oregon's rich raptor heritage with a visit to the Cascades Raptor Center, and meet some pretty special creatures!
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Suggest editAdults $9
Children $6 (Ages 2-12)
Free Under 2 years
Last Update 2022
Discount Seniors / Students $8
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Doing our bit
Cascades Raptor Center is also a wildlife hospital - treating up to 200 injured, sick or orphaned birds of prey each year. The majority have been hit by cars, shot, electrocuted, caught in fences, traps or buildings, been caught by cats, hit windows or been displaced by human activity. CRC works to redress these human-caused problems through public education and returning as many birds as possible to the wild. The hospital cases are not on display, but your admission helps fund their care.
Any top tips when visiting?
Wear good walking shoes; the trails are gravel and some are a bit steep. CRC is about 500' above Eugene, in the woods, and always a bit cooler than the city itself.
Does Cascades Raptor Center have a gift shop?
There is a small gift shop on the premises.
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Field trips to the center or classroom visits are available, with live birds and programs tailored to curriculum topics under study. Check out their activities on the website, or give them a call for more!
Is Cascades Raptor Center fully accessible?
Certified service dogs are permitted but they would very much appreciate a call in advance as dogs aren't normally allowed.
Any additonal information?
Check out the events they host across the year, including Discovery Days filled with family fun events and activities!
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