The aviary trail is open to visitors 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
In-Person Programming
Private staff-led tour talk – $100 limit 8 people. Approximately 40 minutes. Includes a live-bird meet and greet.
Group staff-led tour talk – $160 limit 15 people. Approximately 60 minutes. Includes a live-bird meet and greet.
Self-guided tours – Free, visit any time while we are open, occasional promotions including scavenger hunts, social media tags, and story walks.
Group educational programs, onsite – $160 for up to 20 people, $260 for up to 40 people, or $360 for up to 60 people. Approximately 60-90 minutes depending on group size. Includes a live bird presentation outdoors, visitor center exploration, and self-guided tour.
Group educational programs, offsite – $280 Maximum 50 people. Approximately 45 minutes, including a live bird introduction and additional question and answer time. Secondary programs at the same date & location, within 30 minutes of the original program, are charged at the rate of $160 each.
Junior educational programs, onsite – $115 Maximum 15 children. Approximately 30 minutes, including bird introduction and hands-on activity. Appropriate for Pre-K and Kindergarten.
Junior educational programs, offsite – $220. Maximum 25 children. Approximately 30 minutes. Secondary programs at the same date & location, within 30 minutes of the original booking start time, are charged at the rate of $130 each. Appropriate for Pre-K and Kindergarten.
Scout Program, onsite – $115. Maximum 15 participants (parents, siblings, and scouts included). Numerous options are available for scout groups. Please contact us for more information. Includes a live bird presentation.
To schedule a program, please email education@theraptortrust.org.
Live Virtual Programs
Live virtual programs are offered via Zoom but DO NOT include an introduction to a live bird on screen. Programs may not be recorded without express permission of all parties. There must be a teacher, parent, scout leader, etc. on any call in which students or children under the age of 16 are participating.
Group and Classroom Programs – email education@theraptortrust.org for pricing information.
These programs are customizable in time, topic, and can be presented with students seated in a live classroom or individually signed in via personal computers. Run time can be between 35-50 minutes. Presentations include slides with photos and videos, and group participation exercises. Supporting materials for teachers, including additional readings, detailed program outlines, vocabulary lists, worksheets, and suggested followup activities, are available upon request.
Virtual Program Topics:
- All About Owls
- Fantastic Falcons
- We Love Vultures!
- Hawks and Eagles of North America
- Raptor Adaptations
- Raptor Habitat