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Audubon Center for Birds of Prey
📍 1101 Audubon Way, Maitland, FL 32751🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–4 PM |
About Audubon Center for Birds of Prey
Lakeside conservation center for raptors. Birds of prey rehabilitation center at a restored lakefront 1920's bungalow established in 1979. Established in 1979 as a bird rehabilitation center housed in a restored 1920s lakefront bungalow, making it over 45 years old. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 989 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Nature Center
- Focus
- Rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation of Florida's raptors
- Established
- 1979
- Hours
- Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-4pm
- Location
- Maitland, FL (outside Orlando)
💡 Did You Know?
- Established in 1979 as a bird rehabilitation center housed in a restored 1920s lakefront bungalow, making it over 45 years old
- Operates an active Bald Eagle telemetry study tracking program, contributing to conservation research beyond rehabilitation
- Specializes exclusively in raptors (birds of prey) rather than general wildlife, focusing on species like Bald Eagles, Barred Owls, and Red-shouldered Hawks
- Owl Aviary exhibit is scheduled for grand opening in February 2026, representing a major expansion of the facility
- Maintains exceptionally affordable admission at $10 per person with family year passes costing only $10 more, making conservation education highly accessible
💬 What Visitors Say
- Plan for about 1 hour to see the entire center comfortably. It's a smaller venue, so you can experience all the bird exhibits in a focused visit without spending a full day.
- The year pass is an excellent value—reviewers found it only $10 more than single admission for a family of 4, making it worthwhile if you think you'll visit more than once or want to return during the summer heat to use the air-conditioned indoor play and reading area.
- This is an educational rehabilitation center, not a petting zoo, so expect to observe birds in exhibits and read their individual stories rather than handle animals. This focused, story-based approach is what makes it unique and educational.
- Bring kids to read each bird's story at their exhibit—reviewers highlighted this as a key part of the experience that makes it engaging for elementary school-aged children and helps them understand conservation efforts.
- Sign up for the Raptor News e-newsletter to stay informed about special events like the Owl Aviary grand opening (February 2026) and the Bald Eagle telemetry study program for an enhanced educational experience.
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