Special Events
Raptor Encounters Public Showtimes
Our exciting show-style program features three raptors (typically an owl, a hawk, and a falcon). Our presenter handles and presents each bird one by one, during which you'll learn what makes these birds unique and see them each live and on the glove. After the program you'll go on a tour of The Raptor Center and meet even more of our ambassador birds.
Ticket price: $5 for kids, $8 for adults
Dates offered during Spring 2024:
March 16th
April 6th, 13th & 27th
May 4th, 18th & 25th
Time: 1:00-2:00pm
Registration: Limited space is available for each date. Register HERE or please call 612-624-4745 or email [email protected]. to reserve your spot(s).
A Spring Egg-stravagenza
Join us at the Raptor Center for an egg-stravagant event to welcome the coming spring! After months of work preparing raptors are beginning to lay eggs and get ready to raise the next generation of raptors. Explore what makes raptors such great parents, meet ambassador birds up close, and find out just how much we can learn from eggs.
Ticket price: $5 for kids, $8 for adults
Date: Saturday, March 30th
Time: 1:00-2:00pm
Registration: Limited space is available for this event. Register HERE or Please call 612-624-4745 or email [email protected]. to reserve your spot(s).
Earth Day
Join us at the Raptor Center to celebrate Earth Day and explore the relationship between humans, raptors, and the beautiful planet we all call home. What gifts do raptors give us? How can we be advocates for our winged friends? Meet our ambassador birds up close, learn about how we can help support our neighborhood raptors, and discover what makes this planet so special at the Raptor Center’s Earth Day Celebration! Event will include:
- 45 minute program with our ambassador birds
- 15 minute tour of our courtyard area
- A take-home raptor-advocate kit to help support your neighborhood raptors and local environment
Ticket price: $5 for kids, $8 for adults
Date: Saturday, April 20th
Time: 1:00-2:00pm
Registration: Limited space is available for this event. Register HERE or please call 612-624-4745 or email [email protected]. to reserve your spot(s).
Raptor Mothers
Join us at the Raptor Center to celebrate and show our appreciation for Moms and all they do! From our own Moms to raptor Moms, parents everywhere are helping raise the next generations across the planet. Why do raptors make such great parents? What goes into raising our favorite winged neighbors? Learn answers to these questions, meet our ambassador birds, and explore the amazing world of raptor parents!
Ticket price: $5 for kids, $8 for adults
Date: Saturday, May 11th
Time: 1:00-2:00pm
Registration: Limited space is available for this event. Register HERE or please call 612-624-4745 or email [email protected]. to reserve your spot(s).
See our upcoming social Hours
General tours are available here
If you need assistance registering for any of our events, feel free to call us at 612-624-4745.