Carolina Raptor Center: Raptor Trail Woodland Walk & Avian Flight Encounters
Visit on your scheduleNov 1 – Feb 28 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Wed–Sun 10:00 AM–4:00 PM (closed Mon–Tue, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day)
Carolina Raptor Center6000 Sample Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078 · 10.3 mi approx. from CharlotteDirections
All ages; crushed gravel trail easily navigated with all-terrain strollers; children under 3 admitted free
From $16General admission $16 for adults; $14 seniors/military; $12 students and children ages 3–12; children under 3 free
About this adventure
Located within the Latta Nature Preserve, the Carolina Raptor Center is one of the premier avian conservation and rehabilitation institutions in North America. Its centerpiece Raptor Trail is a peaceful 3/4-mile outdoor walking path through native Carolina hardwood forest, showcasing more than 30 species of living birds of prey. Families can observe bald eagles, peregrine falcons, great horned owls, ospreys, and vultures in naturalized habitats, and attend daily educational keeper talks and flight demonstrations. The trail is paved with crushed stone suitable for all-terrain strollers, with clean restrooms, handwashing stations, and picnic areas available at the adjacent Quest Center.
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