Educational Programs with the Raptor Center

Education is one of the core missions of the Raptor Center, and can happen in many ways!

Bring your group to the Raptor Center

The Raptor Center can accommodate small to medium sized groups in our outdoor lawn for exciting opportunities to view raptors up close. Due to the outdoor nature of these programs, scheduling is seasonal and weather dependent. Weather related cancellation may occur at no charge.  

Programs at the Raptor Center start at $75 for up to 15 people and $5/person after that.

Program Interest Form

Bring the Raptor Center to YOU

We can bring the birds and excitement to your location! Most indoor or outdoor spaces can be made suitable for a program featuring some of the live ambassador birds of the Raptor Center. These programs are perfect for any size group, and flexible enough to accommodate a wide variety of needs. Contact us today to discuss how we can bring the birds to your group.

Offsite programs start at $100 and vary depending on location and program specifics.

Animal Encounters

Looking for something more intimate? Want to go behind the scenes with one of our avian trainers and try your hand at learning how to "speak bird"? Schedule a 30-minute up close animal encounter and meet two ambassadors face to face while you learn about their unique story and participate in a once in a lifetime training session.

This experience is for 10 years and older only and a maximum of 6 individuals. In order to keep participants and animals safe, program participants will not come in direct contact with the birds. Please be mindful that our birds are carnivores and you will be in close proximity to raw meat. $200/group, max 6 people.

Program Themes

Raptor Center programs are highly adaptable to meet the needs of your group. Some of the standard programs are:

Hunters of the Sky

(Suggested 10 yrs-adult)

Have you ever looked up to the sky and wondered what birds you saw zooming overhead?

In this program, learn about three types of Ohio native raptors, and meet live educational ambassadors from the Glen Helen Raptor Center up close.

Only Owls

(Suggested 5 yrs-adult)

What is that bird hooting in the night?

In this program, meet three Ohio native owls from the Glen Helen Raptor Center and discover their unique adaptations that make them masters of the night.

Jr. Raptor Readers

(Suggested 2-10yrs)

Whoooo is that owl? Why do birds have feathers?

Meet two live raptors from the Glen Helen Raptor Center, and listen to a story and sing a song about owls you may find in your very own backyard during this fun filled program for our youngest learners.

Threatened and Endangered

(Suggested 10 yrs-adult)

What challenges do raptors face in the wild and what strategies do they use to overcome them?

How are people playing a role in species recovery?

Meet three raptors and learn how they adapt to an ever changing environment.

Other programs we are happy to provide:

Scout Programs

Looking to fulfill requirements for a badge? We can tailor a program specifically for your group!

Booth Programs

Looking for educational raptors at your festival or event? Contact us to see if we would be a good match!

Raptor Center Educational Program Interest Form

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