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.

💬 What Parents 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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