About Cascades Raptor Center

Outdoor aviaries with many birds of prey. Nature center displaying nearly 50 birds of prey in big outdoor aviaries, plus a wildlife hospital.

💬 What Parents Say

• 🕐Visit on weekday mornings just after opening to enjoy a nearly empty facility with more personalized attention from knowledgeable staff. Reviewers specifically praised the one-on-one tour experience when arriving early on a Friday morning.
• 💡Don't miss the flight shows and encounter sessions where you can see the raptors up close. These interactive experiences are highlighted as a major highlight that significantly enhances the visit.
• 💡Plan to spend enough time at each bird enclosure to fully appreciate the raptors' markings and coloring. Reviewers noted the outdoor cages can make viewing details challenging, so allow extra time to position yourself for good sightlines.
• 💡If you have an injured raptor that needs emergency care, contact the Cascades Raptor Center directly before arriving to discuss wildlife rehabilitation services and how they can help.
• 💡The center has an outstanding collection of owls and the Bald Eagle is described as 'absolutely magnificent.' Prioritize viewing these birds to see the most visually striking specimens during your visit.

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