Plan Your Visit
The Raptor Trust is known nationally for rehabilitating wild birds and the conservation of birds of prey. The center is located near the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge and not only provides avian rehabilitation but also offers educational programs about wildlife. The center is open 365 days a year to receive injured birds. Visitors are welcome to view hawks, eagles, falcons, and owls housed in aviaries on the property.
Admission
A suggested donation of at least $2 per person is appreciated for the free self-guided Aviary Trail tour. Visit our Programs page if you are interested in staff-led tours or other educational programs.
The Raptor Trust is open seven days a week.
Labor Day to Memorial Day: 9 am - 4 pm
Memorial Day to Labor Day: 9 am - 6 pm
Special Holiday Hours
As we embrace the festive season, please be informed that The Raptor Trust will operate on special holiday hours for the following days:
12/31/2024, New Year's Eve: 9 AM - 1 PM
1/1/2025, New Year's Day: 9 AM - 1 PM
Holiday Hours may vary - if you need information about a date not listed above, please call in advance for holiday infirmary and visitor hours.
Administrative Office/Education Center: 908-647-1091
Tips for Visiting
The Raptor Trust is located at 1390 White Bridge Road, Millington, NJ. The Raptor Trust is home to approximately 50 resident disabled birds housed in large outdoor aviaries that can be viewed by walking along the trails.
Bathrooms are located off the Education Center back deck and open to TRT visitors.
Please stay on the gravel paths and in the public areas.
Please walk quietly and respectfully through our aviary trail.
The rehabilitation areas are off-limits to the public. Our patients are wild animals and we need to be sensitive and mindful of their needs for a quick recovery and return to the wild.
We ask that you maintain a ratio of no more than five children to one adult. Children must remain with their guardians/teachers.
Dogs are not permitted on-site or in the parking area. No animal should be left unattended in vehicles parked in our lot.
Did you know that The Raptor Trust is close to a lot of fun things in Somerset and Morris Counties?
The surrounding area is full of other great environmental organizations. Make a day of your visit and check out some of our friends! See the links below for events going on at each location.
