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Location
Accessibility
Uneven surfaces; good walking shoes required, no open-toed shoes
Best time
Book during clear weather days when bird flying demonstrations are most likely to occur. The venue offers indoor vouchers if weather prevents outdoor flights, but outdoor conditions provide the best opportunity to see raptors' natural hunting behaviors in action.
Visitor tip
Expect small group sizes with individual attention from knowledgeable guides like Kathleen. This intimate setting allows you to have multiple raptors land on your arms and observe predatory behaviors up close—ask questions freely as guides are enthusiastic about sharing their expertise.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Raptor Experience
- Location
- High Desert, 5,500 feet elevation
- Highlights
- Live raptor demonstrations and interactions
- Key Requirements
- No open-toed shoes; 48-hour cancellation notice required
What visitors say
Kathleen was an amazing guide. Really unique experience being up close to predatory birds. Would recommend if you're in Reno and have a love for wildlife.
This was fantastic. Educational and hands on. I have never seen a raptor so close up. It was a small group so we got a lot of individual attention and all our questions answered. We were able to have 4 different birds land on our arms…
We were visiting Reno from out of state and happened to see an offer for this experience on Viator. My expectations were blown out of the stratosphere! This was such a cool experience! Kathleen is an amazing human being, and she has a…
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Did You Know?
- Raptor Adventures operates at 5,500 feet elevation in Reno, Nevada, requiring visitors to bring hydration and sunblock due to the high altitude location
- The attraction offers hands-on experiences where visitors can have up to 4 different raptors land on their arms and observe live hunting behaviors in action
- Weather-dependent bird flight demonstrations are offered with an indoor voucher alternative provided if conditions prevent outdoor flights
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