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Carolina Raptor Center

6000 Sample Road, Huntersville, NC 28078
704-875-6521
Dumbledore the owl
cute little owl
Carolina Raptor Center
Great Horned Owl at a presentation.
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Ranked #1 of 7 attractions in Huntersville
4.5 of 5 stars 32 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas, Science Museums
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Owner description: Carolina Raptor Center is dedicated to environmental stewardship and the conservation of birds of prey through education, research, and the...... more » Owner description: Carolina Raptor Center is dedicated to environmental stewardship and the conservation of birds of prey through education, research, and the rehabilitation of injured and orphaned raptors. Stroll along the 3/4 mile nature trail for a self-guided tour, observe over 20 species of raptors in their aviaries, watch a presentation of live raptors, read personal stories about our resident birds and how they came to live at Carolina Raptor Center.Monday-Saturday: 10am-5pmSunday: 12pm-5pm « less
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Apex, North Carolina, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“Loved it”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

The bad thing is maybe u r not going to be able to see them very well. Sometimes owls were looking somewhere else and or with eyes closed. But is is awesome! I really enjoyed and think was the best money invested. Those little creatures fill up my soul! More

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Charlotte, North Carolina
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
“Very interesting animals”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012

A good display of Raptors. When they have shows, the experience is excellent. Choose visit day wisely. Call ahead to see how many of the shows will be running on given day. More

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Raleigh, NC
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69 reviews 69 reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
“Entertaining and Interesting”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

Really enjoyed this place. It was like half sanctuary for rescued birds, half zoo for birds of prey. It's a great place to walk around on a nice afternoon. Wish we had seen the show; that would have plussed the experience even more. More

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North Carolina
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Educational, fun and inspiring”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012

Education and good times meet good works at The Carolina Raptor Center. The center rehabilitates injured raptors, accepting birds from all over the country. As part of their efforts, the center also educates the public about raptors. They have a number of beautiful, interesting birds, and the staff is very friendly and informative. Recent improvements have expanded the habitats and... More

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Westmoreland, NY
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Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Lovely Outdoor Setting”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012

My husband and I enjoyed our visit to the Carolina Raptor Center very much! It's a wonderful place that rehabilitates and cares for injured birds of prey. The people on staff are all pleasant and receptive to questions, and you can tell they really care about their mission. The birds are in roomy cages spread out over a large outdoor... More

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Salisbury, North Carolina
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Bird Close-ups”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2012

This Center does a great job in helping injured birds. There is a wide variety that can be viewed during a pleasant walk around the Center. More

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North Carolina
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Raptor Center”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 3, 2012
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I look at this as a small offshoot of the NC Zoo Wildlife Rehab Center...which is is not....because they do the same sort of good work. You will learn a new respect for these birds when you meet them and learn their stories. Very heart warming and humbling. Did I say intersting too??? More

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Charlotte, North Carolina
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“A unique experience”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 2, 2012

My eldest children (8 and 9) did a summer camp at the Raptor Center in 2011. They had a really great time!! Not so long ago, a wounded hawk ended up in our yard and we managed to bring it over to the Raptor Center. This was a very unique experience. We could follow "our" hawk on the website, and... More

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charlotte, nc
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Awesome experience!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2012

The care for these raptors and birds of prey is amazing. The birds are just beautiful; and if it weren't for CRC care, many wouldn't survive. A great place for children to learn about these birds that are necessary in our world. More

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NC
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55 reviews 55 reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
87 helpful votes 87 helpful votes
“Awesome.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2012

I am a Biologist but not a big fan of birds. This place made me a raptor admirer. These birds are amazing and the folks who work and volunteer here deserve great praise. More

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