Our Facilities
Welcome to The Raptor Trust, where our state-of-the-art facilities support our mission of avian care and conservation.
Our expansive complex consists of a medical infirmary, an education building, a gift shop, and over 70 exterior cages and aviaries. These structures provide over 130,000 cubic feet of space, designed to accommodate both recuperating birds awaiting release and the unreleasable individuals who call our facility home permanently.
Recuperating birds are housed in secluded aviaries, prioritizing their healing process away from visitor access. Meanwhile, resident birds reside in more open aviaries, offering visitors a unique opportunity for close-up observation. With approximately sixty hawks, eagles, and owls spanning twenty different species, The Raptor Trust serves as a sanctuary for these magnificent creatures.
Visitors to The Raptor Trust have the chance to view many of our permanent residents up close and learn about their unique behaviors and adaptations. Join us at The Raptor Trust to experience firsthand the importance of avian conservation.
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Medical Infirmary
The Raptor Trust has a fully equipped medical infirmary, including an intensive care wing. The Raptor Trust provides care for approximately 50% of all birds and 25% of all wildlife admitted to rehabilitation centers in New Jersey.
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Education Building
Located at 1452 White Bridge Road, next door to the avian facility. Our Education Building contains a 40-seat classroom, the Trust’s business office, and visitors’ restrooms. There is a large parking area adjacent to it that can accommodate school buses and several dozen cars, and is only a short walk from the bird area.
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Gift Shop
Here, you will find many bird-related gifts for both children and adults. Exclusive Raptor Trust items include t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, totes, pens, posters, and photo prints. All proceeds from the Gift Shop go towards a wonderful cause–the care of our avian patients.
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Resident Birds
Our sanctuary provides permanent refuge for hawks, eagles, and owls unable to return to the wild. Explore our aviaries and get up close with these majestic birds while learning about their stories and the importance of conservation.