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Center for Birds of Prey Visit our Center for flight demos & tours. Conservation, Education + Avian Care & Oil Spill Response. Private group programs and rates are available.
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Admission: Adults - $22, Youth (3-17) - $17, Children under 3 - Free. Discounts are available for senior citizens, active-duty military, AAA members and groups of 25 or more. Under the umbrella of the Avian Conservation Center, The Center for Birds of Prey and the Avian Medical and Oiled Bird Treatment Facility identify and address vital environmental issues through avian medicine, educational outreach and conservation initiatives. The newly expanded campus allows visitors the opportunity to experience birds of prey in a natural setting and to learn more about avian science and environmental conservation. The Center for Birds of Prey invites visitors to discover the life of raptors through educational conservation programs, captivating flight demonstrations and guided walking tours. We are open to the public three days a week and offer coordinated education programs that include a program and flight demonstration in our large outdoor amphitheater. Guests are also welcome to take a virtually guided walking tour of our outdoor campus where our aviaries house nearly 50 species of eagles, falcons, hawks, owls, vultures and other birds of prey from all parts of the world.

10/26/2026

Few birds are as captivating as the Great Grey Owl. With its massive facial disc, piercing yellow eyes, and beautifully patterned plumage, it really is one of nature’s most remarkable owls.

But there’s more to this owl than its extraordinary appearance. This particular bird is believed to have been among the first Great Grey Owls successfully bred in captivity in North America, a pretty cool piece of avian history.

A beautiful owl with an equally fascinating story. Visit our Center to see how much more stunning she is in person.

10/23/2026

LAST CHANCE! Our Costa Rica raffle ends Saturday at NOON! 🌴🦅

Every bird returned to the wild represents a second chance - and a reminder of what your support makes possible.

There is still time to help make more moments like this possible… and you could win an amazing Costa Rica getaway!

Enjoy seven nights in beautiful Nosara, Costa Rica, for four, including three half-day fishing charters and a $500 Visa gift card.

🎟️ $100 per ticket | 3 for $250

Every ticket supports the Avian Conservation Center’s lifesaving work in avian medicine and conservation.

A getaway for you. A second chance for them.

⏰ Entries close, Saturday, October 24, at NOON!

https://the-avian-conservation-center.myshopify.com/collections/wingspan

10/19/2026

What a difference a few months make!🦉

From a fluffy 6-week-old owlet to a nearly 6-month-old, this Great Grey Owl is now sporting its adult plumage and unmistakable facial disc.

One of our newest educational ambassadors, come visit this stunning owl at the Center… and stay tuned as we share more about this fascinating species.

10/18/2026

One week until Wingspan 2026! 🥂

As we prepare to celebrate 35 years of the Avian Conservation Center, we are taking a moment to recognize the incredible sponsors helping make this milestone evening possible.

Wingspan is more than a celebration of how far the Center has come. It is an opportunity to recognize the people and partnerships that have helped sustain our work and will continue to shape our future.

We are especially grateful to this year’s sponsors for their generosity, commitment and belief in our mission.

GOLDEN EAGLE PRESENTING SPONSOR
First Capital Bank First Capital Bank

OSPREY PREMIER SPONSORS
Harbor Contracting Harbor Contracting
Lowcountry Veterinary Neurology & Surgery Lowcountry Veterinary Neurology & Surgery

RED-TAILED HAWK PATRON SPONSORS
Salthouse Catering Salthouse Catering
SEWE Southeastern Wildlife Expo
Fishing Nosara Nosara Paradise Rentals

BARRED OWL SUPPORTING SPONSORS
AV Connections AV Connections
Cannon Distillery Cannon Distillery | Charleston, SC
Carolyn & Gary Dietrich
Coastal Expeditions Coastal Expeditions Charleston
Craver Law Firm
Integrated Building Design Integrated Building & Renovations
Joe & Jenny Keenan
Leigh Wilkes & Matt Grayson
Patrick Properties Hospitality Group Patrick Properties Events
Pitt Street Partners pittstreetpartners
Snyder Event Rental Co Snyder Events
Sweetgrass Mercantile sweetgrassmercantile

To every sponsor, thank you for being part of this milestone and for helping us carry the Center’s work forward.

With tickets now sold out, we’re looking forward to an incredible evening celebrating 35 years of the Center and the community that makes it all possible. 🤍

There’s a reason owls have fascinated us for centuries.🦉 This Halloween, take a closer look at these remarkable birds du...
10/14/2026

There’s a reason owls have fascinated us for centuries.🦉 This Halloween, take a closer look at these remarkable birds during The Mysterious Life of Owls, a special morning program at our Center.

From the owls you might hear in your own backyard to extraordinary species from around the world, discover their unique adaptations, natural history and what makes them such fascinating predators. And, of course, owls in flight!

đź‘» Saturday, October 31 | 10:30 AM
🎟️ Tickets are only $25 (Ages 3-17 are $17)

Spend Halloween morning with us, tickets available at the link in bio.

đź“· Thank you for the stunning image galste01

10/10/2026

Who’s flying over our skies? Zach Underwood is keeping count.

This World Migratory Bird Day, we’re highlighting Zach’s work on our Coastal Raptor Survey, tracking the birds moving through our skies this fall.

Today’s count is 22 so far, but it’s been a big week: 609 raptors recorded, including 311 Ospreys!

Along with each count, Zach records species, flight direction and weather conditions, contributing data that helps researchers better understand migration patterns.

Visit us Thursday through Saturday and join Zach for a look overhead. You never know what might pass by.

Thank you Zachary Underwood for keeping count!

Behind many of the birds that arrive at our Avian Medical Clinic is a volunteer who helped get them here. 🤍From across t...
10/08/2026

Behind many of the birds that arrive at our Avian Medical Clinic is a volunteer who helped get them here. 🤍

From across the region, our dedicated volunteer transporters help injured and orphaned birds make the journey to the Center, where they can receive the medical care they need.

It is a crucial part of our work, and one that wouldn’t be possible without the time and commitment of these volunteers.

WANT TO BE A PART OF IT? Join our upcoming virtual Transport Training to learn how you can help give birds in need a second chance.

📆 Sunday, Nov 15
⏰ 2:00 PM
đź’» Via Zoom

Email [email protected] to receive the Zoom link.

Meet Cooper and Connor. Their love of birds began when they were little. Somewhere along the way, their visits to our Ce...
10/03/2026

Meet Cooper and Connor. Their love of birds began when they were little. Somewhere along the way, their visits to our Center became something more. For the past several years, they’ve shared their birthday money with the Center - returning year after year to support the birds they love.

And they really do love birds. Their family has traveled from Maine to see puffins, to Florida for Burrowing Owls and most recently to Arizona in search of Harris’s Hawks, quail and roadrunners.

Recently they returned with another $200 of their birthday money. Connor chose a Harris’s Hawk for his photo, a species he’s loved since he was little, while Cooper chose one of our Spectacled Owls.

Thank you, Connor and Cooper, for growing up with us and continuing to care. 🤍 Watching a love of birds grow into a desire to protect them is pretty special.

09/29/2026

Sometimes the hazards wildlife face are closer to home than we realize.

This Great Horned Owl was rescued after becoming entangled in a soccer net. After the netting was removed and its injuries were given time to heal, the owl progressed to outdoor conditioning, where our Avian Medical team can continue to evaluate its flight and recovery. 🤍

A simple reminder: When soccer nets are not in use, take them down or lower them to the ground to help prevent wildlife from becoming entangled.

And as we head into spooky season: Consider skipping the fake spiderweb decorations altogether. The web-like material can easily entangle birds and other wildlife.🕸️

Small changes can make a big difference for wildlife.

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4719 Highway 17N
Awendaw, SC
29429

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