Reservations are not required. For any hands-on experience, spaces are limited so reserving ahead of time is strongly recommended.

Reservations

Yes, re-entry is allowed for the date of ticket purchase. Please stop by the gift shop for a stamp that will allow re-entry.

Re-entry

No, for the comfort and safety of our birds dogs are not permitted in the facility. We strongly encourage you to leave your dog at home. Guests with service animals, please contact us to arrange accomodations.

Dogs

Yes! We encourage you to take as many photos as you would like. Please refrain from flash photography.

Cameras

No. We do offer some light snacks in our gift shop, but the centre does not have any meal options. You are more than welcome to bring your own food to the centre and enjoy it at one of our picnic benches.

Dining

You must be eight years or older to participate in our CLOSER or CLOSEST admission packages, or any other hands-on experience. We do offer a Kids Encounter for younger guests age 4-7. (Pre-booking not required, please inquire with the gift shop). 

Age requirement

If you are located on Central Vancouver Island and notice a bird that looks like it needs help, please contact our non-profit partner organization, The Raptor Rescue Society, at 1-778-936-0732

Injured bird

All common personal belongings are permitted, including coolers, backpacks, strollers, wagons, outside food and drink (with the exception of alcohol) and cameras. All guests must wear a shirt and shoes at all time.

Belongings

Yes, our facility is wheelchair accessible, as long as your personal mobility aids are equipped to deal with outdoor surfaces. While some of our paths are paved, the majority are hard-packed earth or packed gravel.

Accessibility

No, parking is free of charge. During the summer months, the parking lot can get busy so we strongly recommend carpooling whenever possible.

Parking

Yes! Memberships are available for purchase in our gift shop, or by contacting us.

Memberships

Yes! Gift certificates are available for purchase in our gift shop, or by contacting us. Cards can be picked up in person, physically mailed or sent by email.

Gift Cert

Yes, we have several picnic benches you are welcome to use during your visit.

Picnic

We can never guarantee which birds you will meet during your encounter. All of our birds work when they want to!

Encounter birds

General Admission

CLOSE

Hawk Walk

CLOSER

Encounter

CLOSEST

Spend an entire day with some of the planet’s finest predators

, and immerse yourself in the world of raptors! This experience runs from 10:00am – 3:30pm, with a break for lunch. You will enjoy close interaction with many different raptor species while learning how we work with, train, and care for them. Activities include a guided tour of our facility, hands-on bird interaction (see 

 for details), a chance to fly the birds with us, the opportunity to assist with feeding, and more!

RAPTOR DAY

We invite you to embark on an unforgettable and unique experience

. In small, exclusive groups, participants will have the rare opportunity to connect with one of our majestic Bald Eagles like never before. 

Join us for an hour of awe-inspiring moments. Picture yourself with an eagle perched gracefully on your glove, as you delve into the depths of their fascinating world. Gain a deeper understanding of these incredible birds as you learn about their behaviour, habitat, and conservation efforts for raptors. Fly an eagle alongside one of our highly trained handlers.

EAGLE ENCOUNTER

We invite you to immerse yourself in the captivating world of owls through our exclusive owl encounter experience!

 You'll have the unique chance to witness these incredible creatures in flight, indoors, as they showcase their winged prowess. Delve deeper into the mysteries of owls as our staff shares their extensive knowledge, shedding light on their habits, adaptations and significance in the natural world. Imagine the thrill as you don a glove and feel the gentle weight of an owl resting upon your hand, and appreciate their grace and beauty up close.

Come and be enchanted by the magic of owls at The Raptors - where wonder takes flight! 

This experience will not be available after June 1, 2024

OWL ENCOUNTER

 Tour the facility, meet our birds, and experience our featured flying demonstrations.

, as you meander through a forest or field with a hawk flying overhead. Put on a glove, and have the hawk fly down to your raised fist where you can admire them closely. Our trained staff will educate you on topics such as the basics of raptor handling, natural raptor behavior, and diet during your encounter.

, you will meet several of our raptors up close, while gaining knowledge about their biology, behaviour and conservation needs. Spend time with us flying a hawk, meeting a bird on the glove, working with species we don't typically work with on our shorter experiences, and fly a second bird with us as well!

A woman stands with an American Kestrel on her glove