Place · Outdoors

Carolina Raptor Center – Raptor Trail

When

Visit on your scheduleOpen 7 days a week, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Upcoming closures: Nov 2, 3, 7, 16, 17 and 26, 2026.

Where

Carolina Raptor Center6000 Sample Road, Huntersville, NC 28078Open in Google Maps ↗

Ages

All ages (Infant under age 3 free)

Cost

Adult (23-64) $16.00; Student (13-22) $14.00; Child (3-12) $12.00; Infant under 3 FREE; Seniors/Military/Teachers $14.00; does not include NC sales tax or online fees. Museums for All: SNAP/WIC cardholders free general admission for up to four.

Organizer

Carolina Raptor Center

The Raptor Trail is a zoo highlighting birds of prey, nestled in Latta Nature Preserve. Visitors walk the 3/4-mile trail and meet more than 30 avian ambassadors from around the world. Daily visitor programs (Meet a Raptor, Keeper Chats, Hospital Chats) are included with admission; Behind the Scenes Hospital Tours require advance tickets and are only open to ages 11 and up.