Carolina Raptor Center is a nonprofit wildlife organization in Huntersville dedicated to education and conservation through close encounters with birds of prey. The center offers visitors—especially families and school groups—hands-on learning experiences about raptors and their natural history. The tree-shaded trails are accessible and comfortable year-round, providing a gentle outdoor setting where both children and adults can observe these magnificent birds up close and engage with knowledgeable staff. The center remains open daily and is actively enhancing its facilities to better serve the Lake Norman community.
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Carolina Raptor Center
Family fun & kids - Huntersville, NC
Our services
Meet a Raptor SessionsRaptor Fly-by DemonstrationsSchool Field TripsTrail WalksRaptor Education Programs
Family observing trainer with vulture on tree stumps outdoors
Our story
About Carolina Raptor Center.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions.
Where is Carolina Raptor Center located?
Carolina Raptor Center is based in Huntersville, in the Lake Norman area of North Carolina.
What does Carolina Raptor Center offer?
Carolina Raptor Center offers Meet a Raptor Sessions, Raptor Fly-by Demonstrations, School Field Trips, Trail Walks and Raptor Education Programs as a family fun & kids in the Lake Norman area of North Carolina.
What days is Carolina Raptor Center open?
Carolina Raptor Center is open Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. See the hours above for exact times.
How can I contact Carolina Raptor Center?
You can reach Carolina Raptor Center by phone at +1 704-875-6521 or through their website, or find their full details on this LKN Life profile.
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Melody Covington
We had good time! The weather was cool perfect temp, We Attended my childs field trip, My daughter had so much fun learning about the different kinds of raptors and their history , We also got to walk the trail to see the many birds they had there but the amazing part is You get to see those beautiful birds up close
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Amber Zezeck
What a cool experience. We did the meet a raptor session in the morning and the encounter in the early afternoon. Both were engaging and fun for both the kids and us adults. You get to see those beautiful birds up close and learn from an expert. Everyone here is welcoming and knowledgeable. Guides along the trail answered questions and told stories and the birds seem well cared for. They have a wide variety of birds of prey to see and learn about, from the smallest owl to bald eagles and a giant vulture. They have local and more exotic birds, most are rescues but some are from captive breading programs for education and conservation. My predator bird obsessed kid absolutely loved every minute of our visit. It’s also a wonderful walk in the woods. We went in the fall and I can’t wait to go back in the spring when the leaves are green. I’m sure it’s beautiful in every season.
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Faye Edwards
10 out of 10!! We went on a Sunday and the weather was perfect. Just something nice to get the kids out the house and moving around. Will definitely be back😊
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Linda Bauer
I've visited twice and both times did not disappoint! It was great for my mom who has mobility issues because it is relatively flat and stays pretty cool because you're under the trees. Make sure to go for the fly by!!!
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brandon hobbs
Everything was great. The education,
the animals, the people, the facilities have some wear on them. But they are rebuilding them currently! It's really exciting to see all that they're doing.
I highly recommend coming out or getting with a homeschool group or a school group or something and come see what they've got and support them.