The Raptor Center

Whats it like to work with wildlife? Come find out and explore careers in veterinary medicine, animal care, animal training, field biology, scientific illustrations and art! Participate in lots of hands-on activities and get up close and personal with The Raptor Centers live education birds. A fun way to learn about the exciting science of working with wildlife.

What do talons have to do with non-slip shoes, or vultures with solar energy? How do feathers and eggs relate to insulators and camouflage? Explore natures designs and how humans can be inspired by them! Spend the week designing and engineering using raptor adaptations and live birds as your muse with our friends from The Raptor Center!

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a raptor? Soar the world with them through the seasons! Learn what it takes to migrate, survive the winter cold, nest in the spring, and swap in a whole new set of feathers as you get up close and personal with the birds from The Raptor Center.

This eye-opening camp is designed to inspire young learners to protect raptors and the environment we share. Find out what makes raptors unique. Learn all about the impact humans have on our environment and about some of our greatest environmental success stories, such as those of the peregrine falcon and the bald eagle. Take part in activities at The Raptor Center, and see live raptors up close!

In the tradition of Hogwarts, discover potions, herbology, transfiguration and the care of magical creatures. What do raptors have to do with dragons? Which magical house will you end up in? What magical properties will your wand be made out of? Find answers to these questions and uncover the secrets of Minnesotas Hedwig and other interesting animals from The Raptor Center.