There’s nothing more magnificent than a stately bald eagl circling high in the sky, or a beautiful snow owl nestled in the branches of a pine tree. Sometimes, these gorgeous birds are injured or sick, and the lucky ones end up at Cascades Raptor Center in Eugene. You can visit them in person six days a week!
Welcome to Cascades Raptor Center! This beautiful non-profit refuge is home to around 40 birds of prey, and you’re going to want to visit soon to see them up-close and in-person.
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The refuge is open to the public six days a week. Visit Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. While you’re here, you can wander down the path to see many of the birds who live here, both temporarily and permanently.
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The purpose of Cascades Raptor Center is two-fold. First, the nature center works to educate the public about these magnificent creatures. The large aviaries on the property help visitors observe birds up close and learn more about them.
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During the self-guided tour, visitors will see all kinds of birds, including turkey vultures, bald eagles, falcons, owls, and more.
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At each enclosure, you’ll find information about the bird species, as well as personal information about each bird inside.
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These beautiful birds are all very photogenic, so make sure to bring your camera along.
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If you’re visiting with a group (or for a birthday party), you can participate in a bird program. You’ll get to visit with one of the resident raptors for 30 minutes before you take your self-guided tour.
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Smaller groups of up to four people can take the Personal Guided Tour, which includes a visit with two resident raptors.
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The center also operates as a wildlife hospital for birds of prey who are injured, sick, or abandoned. The center accepts as many as 300 birds every year, and works to rehabilitate them so they can return to the wild.
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Birds are brought to the center for a variety of reasons. Some are hit by cars or are injured by power lines. Others get tangled in fencing, ingest poison, or are caught in leg-hold traps or illegally shot.
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Veterinarians provide care to every bird that comes in, which includes first aid, ongoing care for injuries, lab work to determine illness, and rehabilitation.
Jake Rolfe/Google The birds who can be rehabilitated are returned to their natural habitats once they’re healed. Other birds are no longer able to live in the wild, so they live the rest of their lives here at the center.
Cascades Raptor Center works closely with the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife and the US Fish & Wildlife Service, as well as several wonderful veterinarians who donate their time and skills.
brian n/Tripadvisor Admission to the center is $9 for adults, $8 for students and seniors, and $6 for children ages 2-12. Consider purchasing a membership for free admission all year long!
Learn more about Cascades Raptor Center and the work it does on its website, and follow its Facebook page to see the events it’s hosting this month.
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The birds who can be rehabilitated are returned to their natural habitats once they’re healed. Other birds are no longer able to live in the wild, so they live the rest of their lives here at the center.
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Admission to the center is $9 for adults, $8 for students and seniors, and $6 for children ages 2-12. Consider purchasing a membership for free admission all year long!
Looking for more wildlife in Oregon? Check out this wildlife refuge on the coast that was the first of its west of the Mississippi, and stop by this meadow to see a few hundred elk during winter and spring months.
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Address: Cascades Raptor Center, 32275 Fox Hollow Rd, Eugene, OR 97405, USA
