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Wildlife Research Center

7 Reviews

#17 of 36 things to do in Ramona

Features Animals

Nature & Parks, Nature & Wildlife Areas

18030 Highland Valley Rd, Ramona, CA 92065-5721

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“Red Tail Hawk needed a place to feel safe.”

These people know their business when it comes to caring for the wildlife here in Ramona. We... read more

Reviewed August 6, 2019

mcintoshnancy4

Mansilla de las Mulas, Spain

“Get up close to these raptors”

Well organized and run, interesting information on Eagles and Hawks in the US, get to hear... read more

Reviewed January 23, 2019

ajirving60750

San Diego, California

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Aug 6, 2019

“Red Tail Hawk needed a place to feel safe.”

Jan 23, 2019

“Get up close to these raptors”

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18030 Highland Valley Rd, Ramona, CA 92065-5721

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mcintoshnancy4

Mansilla de las Mulas, Spain

Reviewed August 6, 2019

Red Tail Hawk needed a place to feel safe.

These people know their business when it comes to caring for the wildlife here in Ramona. We rescued a Red Tail Hawk from our yard and they took it right in. They informed us they would release it back into wild around the same area...More

Date of experience: March 2019

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ajirving60750

San Diego, California

Reviewed January 23, 2019

Get up close to these raptors

Well organized and run, interesting information on Eagles and Hawks in the US, get to hear, understand and recognize their behaviors as well as seeing several species up close

Date of experience: January 2019

Thank ajirving60750

Terrygrim3

Haverhill, Massachusetts

29089

Reviewed February 24, 2018

Seasonal, but great way to start a winter weekend

We went to the Hawk Watch, which takes place seasonally (I think just winter through February), and there were two owls as well (Guest Raptors). Presentations were sporadically interrupted by wild hawks and vultures, which only added to the fun. Surprised to learn quite a...More

Date of experience: February 2018

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Retiredhappily2015

Hilton Head, South Carolina

5515

Reviewed February 10, 2018

Wonderful experience!

Got to Ramona yesterday and was just looking at the "Guide to Ramona" and they mentioned seeing the Hawk Watch: A Wild Encounter. Decided to go at the last minute, and it was wonderful!! The scientists were very well informed and getting up-close and personal...More

Date of experience: February 2018

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Janet O

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Reviewed September 9, 2016

Great Free Attraction to Take the Family

We visited the Wildlife Research Center in February to see the Wild birds in flight. I plan to take my young nephews back next year. It is a free show, although a donation would be nice to provide and well worth it. It is something...More

Date of experience: February 2016

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email4saundra1

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Reviewed May 20, 2016

Hawk watch!

See raptors native to the area, and others during their "hawk watch" days. They also set up spotting scopes so you might have a chance to see a bald eagle. Lots of friendly people who know a whole lot about birds. Beautiful views from the...More

Date of experience: February 2016

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john r

Los Angeles, California

3225

Reviewed February 22, 2013

Nice Nature Experience

My third trip to the annual Hawk Watch last Feb was somewhat spoiled by the rain, which fell all morning, but the staff was cheerful, helpful and most informative. This is a nice way to see hawks, other raptors and wildlife up close. The volunteers...More

Date of experience: February 2013

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