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Visitor tip
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.
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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.
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.
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)
What visitors say
We came here for the first time this weekend. I heard the center had a re-opening and we wanted to check it out. We enjoyed it (2 adults and 2 elementary school age kids). It was fun to read about each bird's story as we saw them.…
This is the kind of thing I like to find in Florida. I dont really want to spend money on Disney style attractions, but going to Audubon and seeing the birds, reading the stories and understanding what the conservatory does is…
A wonderful educational rehab center for birds of prey. This is not a petting zoo, nor do you get to handle the birds. You will however, learn quite a bit about the different species of raptors they have! Quite small, you can do the…
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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
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