Alaska Raptor Center

1000 Raptor Way, P.O. Box 2984, Sitka, AK 99835

800-643-9425

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There are so many Bald Eagles. Beautiful creatures.

Outdoor enclosure with bald Eagle unable to ever fly again

Two eagles on a cell phone tower right outside the Center

25 visitor photos

Ranked #1 of 14 attractions in Sitka

28 Reviews

Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas

Fee: Yes

Owner description: Growing from a backyard, volunteer-run operation, the Alaska Raptor Center has become Alaska's foremost bald eagle hospital and educational center, as...... more » Owner description: Growing from a backyard, volunteer-run operation, the Alaska Raptor Center has become Alaska's foremost bald eagle hospital and educational center, as well as one of the state's premier visitor attractions.Each year, the Alaska Raptor Center provides medical treatment to 100-200 injured bald eagles and other birds. Our goal is to release our patients back into the wild; some, however, are injured so severely they could not survive in the wild even after rehabilitation. These birds may join our Raptors-in-Residence, providing excitement and education for more than 36,000 annual visitors and for the 15,000 schoolchildren we reach through the Adopt-A-Raptor program and Classroom Presentations around the country.The Alaska Raptor Center's 17-acre campus borders the Tongass National Forest, a temperate coastal rainforest, and the Indian River in Sitka, Alaska, and features award-winning natural habitats for our 19 Raptors-in-Residence.

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Losgatosca

Los Gatos, California

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11 reviews

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2 helpful votes

“Return to the Raptors”

Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

A MUST see. We have been going there for years on our trips. More

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Kay W

Woodworth, Louisiana

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4 reviews

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2 helpful votes

“Great Visit!”

Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

What a great way to see and learn about Eagles, owls, and other Raptors for people who don't see them on a regular basis. The staff was knowledgeable and personal. The walk from the ship launch was easy and beautiful through the National Park. This is a must see for all! More

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travelerewl

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9 reviews

Reviews in 6 cities

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“Fascinating way to learn about raptors”

Reviewed May 14, 2012

Raptors are such amazing birds and this not-for-profit seeks to rehabilitate those hurt by man or mother nature. We toured the facility seeing those birds training to be released after their wounds have healed, those unable to survive in the wild and cared for by volunteers and learning about the rescue services offered. We also spent time with a beautiful... More

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Barbara52

Upland, CA

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11 reviews

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“Where else can you see an American Eagle up close?”

Reviewed April 27, 2012

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We visited Sitka as a stop on an Alaskan cruise. Rather than book a tour from the ship, we got off the ship and walked our way through town (although you can take a bus/shuttle) working our way to the National Park and then on to the Raptor Center. The time at the Raptor Center was the best part of... More

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Isledweler

sitka, ak

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12 reviews

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5 helpful votes

“A Must Visit Place in Sitka”

Reviewed March 19, 2012

This is a great place to visit in Sitka, the center takes care of birds that have been injured and when they are well they release them back into the wild. They have eagles,owls and hawks to see. The staff is fantastic and knowledgeable. They have a trail system to walk in the Alaska woods that is fantastic. More

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R W

Sitka

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15 reviews

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3 helpful votes

“The best attraction in Sitka!”

Reviewed February 16, 2012

You must see the Alaska Raptor Center in Sitka. Bald Eagles, hawks, owls, and an amazing facility that rehabilitates injured raptors and releases them into the wild when they are ready. Beautiful environment and very worthy mission. More

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Palmer

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16 reviews

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3 helpful votes

“Eagles, owls & hawks”

Reviewed January 21, 2012

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The folks that run this place are committed to caring for critters. The stories they share about how many of the birds are often sad, but heartening. It's a privilege to view such majestic birds up close and personal. More

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591Daphne

Seattle

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6 reviews

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8 helpful votes

“Majestics birds in a wonderful Recovery Program.”

Reviewed January 8, 2012

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These birds are well cared for and easily accessed by walking by their cages, both inside and outside. The staff are courteous and well informed and very helpful. More

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mima41051

Mansfield, Pennsylvania

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3 reviews

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“very rewarding”

Reviewed January 6, 2012

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very educational very rewarding to see the care that is given More

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slinky58

Miami, Florida

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39 reviews

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22 helpful votes

“LOVE THE EAGLES!”

Reviewed October 31, 2011

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We visited Sitka in 2008 thru Holland America Cruise to Alaska. Love the raptor center. You will see eagles up close & personal. They rehabilitate them, care for those that can no longer be in the wild due to injuries. Magnificent birds of prey. They are eagles in Sitka like they are pidgeons in the park. Amazing! More

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