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Cascades Raptor Center
Closed for hospital renovation
Sunday, October 13th through November 1st
The Cascades Raptor Center has one of the largest collections of native raptor species in the Pacific Northwest. Visitors can view nearly 50 birds of prey in large outdoor aviaries. The Raptor Center is open to the public year-round and we schedule educational programs both onsite and offsite for students of all ages. If you are looking for things to do in Eugene, Oregon, the Raptor Center is a great place to bring friends and family. See our new video here.
Interested in becoming a volunteer?
Cascades Raptor Center relies on an amazing group of volunteers for Animal Care & Greeter shifts.
Learn more & apply here
BOOK A GUIDED TOUR!
While regular admission provides a self-guided tour, we also offer Personal Tours or the Ultimate Raptor Experience. These must be scheduled in advance and are intended to be for small groups of people (1-4). Please fill out our online program request form here.
Plan Your Visit
Open for Visitors: Tuesday - Sunday
Closed for hospital renovation
Sunday, October 13th through November 1st
Admission Fees:
Adults: $9 • Students/Seniors: $8 • Youth 2-12: $6
FREE to Members
Fees a stumbling block? Most Lane County libraries have free family passes worth $30 for low-income families.
Cascades Raptor Center is located at 32275 Fox Hollow Road, Eugene, OR 97405 on the side of Spencer Butte in south Eugene. Birds are on exhibit in large outdoor aviaries viewed by walking along winding hillside trails. These woodland gravel paths are steep in some locations and the site may be difficult for people with mobility challenges. No dogs are allowed onsite, including in parked vehicles. Service animals are not allowed in most guest areas, click here for more information on service animal policy.
Click Here for Directions ~ Call 541-485-1320
What's Happening (see Calendar here)
Family Nature Discovery Day—“International Vulture Awareness Day”
Saturday, September 7, 2019
In celebration of this international event, come enjoy vulture-themed activities for kids of all ages. Be sure to visit with Lethe and Kali, resident Turkey Vultures, currently the only species of vulture in the Pacific 
NW. (Do you know what species of vulture USED to be here and MIGHT get reintroduced? California Condors!)
Learn More About the Raptor Center
Through wildlife rehabilitation and public education, the Cascades Raptor Center fosters a connection between people and birds of prey. Our goal is to help the human part of the natural community learn to value, understand, and honor the role of wildlife in preserving the natural and cultural heritage of the Pacific Northwest.
To accomplish this mission, the Raptor Center has two primary means:
Raptor Education
Public Education designed to enhance the awareness, respect, appreciation, and care of the earth and all its inhabitants so critical for a balanced and healthy planet. The Raptor Center’s large collection of resident birds used in programming…
Wildlife Hospital
Rehabilitation and release of orphaned, sick, and injured wildlife, primarily birds of prey (raptors), using the highest standards of medical treatment and care, and the best facilities possible.
