Center for Birds of Prey

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 ou

treach 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.

The Avian Conservation Center / Center for Birds of Prey family is mourning along with the family and friends of Joe Ric...
09/04/2026

The Avian Conservation Center / Center for Birds of Prey family is mourning along with the family and friends of Joe Rice. Joe and his warm family have been actively engaged with the Center for much of its history, beginning with their transformative gift of the Center’s 150-acre campus more than 20 years ago.

Joe’s heartbreaking passing leaves a void that we will never fill but his kind legacy will endure with the Center forever.

09/04/2026

Vultures are some of our favorite species to talk about. They are fascinating, incredibly well adapted and far more important to the natural world than most people realize.

In this throwback, Stephen introduces the Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture and shares just a few of the dozens of things that make these birds so remarkable.

International Vulture Awareness Day is tomorrow, and we are celebrating at the Center!

Join us at 10 AM for a special program dedicated to vultures, including birds in flight and a chance to learn more about these incredible species. We promise, you will leave looking at vultures a little differently.

🎟️ Tickets are just $25 (less for kids) and in our profile.

Come celebrate vultures with us. 🖤

09/04/2026

We’ll give you a hundred reasons to love vultures.🖤

Celebrate nature’s cleanup crew with us during a special program dedicated to vultures this Saturday morning at the Center, including flight demonstrations and a closer look at why these birds are so important.

Saturday, September 5 at 10:00am
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08/26/2026

Board Chair Peter McKellar IV’s connection to our Center has always been personal. It began through his father, Peter McKellar III, a dedicated volunteer staff member and passionate advocate for the Center for more than 17 years. Today, Pete carries that connection forward through his own leadership and commitment to our mission.

That connection also extends through Harbor Contracting, whose continued support has made a tremendous impact on the Center over the years.

As we celebrate 35 years of the Avian Conservation Center, we are proud to recognize Harbor Contracting as a Premier Sponsor of Wingspan 2026.

Celebrate with us on October 25th🥂 Tickets available now!

https://thecenterforbirdsofprey.org/wingspan/

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08/20/2026

Remember this Great Horned Owl? 🦉

When he arrived at our Avian Medical Clinic a few months ago, he was extremely weak with a severe case of trichomonosis - a parasitic disease that causes impaired vision, and lesions that make it difficult or impossible to eat.

He had a long road ahead, but with treatment and time, he began gaining strength. His mouth cleared, his condition improved, and eventually he was ready for the moment we had all been hoping for…

Back to the wild. 🤍

Center Ambassador and friend, Cacky Rivers, had the honor of sending this Great Horned Owl back where he belongs. Thank you Cacky Rivers Photography!

From critically ill to flying free. This is why we do what we do.

08/17/2026

PART 2 | “Under the hood” means something a little different around here. 👀

Falconry hoods have been used for centuries, and removing one with a single hand is a skill that takes plenty of practice to master.

For years, First Capital Bank has been a generous partner of the Avian Conservation Center - supporting the mission, pro...
08/14/2026

For years, First Capital Bank has been a generous partner of the Avian Conservation Center - supporting the mission, programs, and people that make our work possible.

That continued commitment is especially meaningful as we celebrate 35 years of the Center and look ahead to Wingspan 2026: Legacy & Leadership. We are proud to recognize First Capital Bank as this year’s Presenting Sponsor and grateful for the role they continue to play in helping move the Center’s work forward. Their support is a reminder of what strong community partnership can look like: long-term, invested, and rooted in a shared commitment to the Lowcountry.

We are thankful to have them alongside us for Wingspan and for the work that continues long after the evening is over.

Join us for Wingspan 2026 on Sunday, October 25. 🦅

Tickets on sale now: https://thecenterforbirdsofprey.org/wingspan/

📸 All photography by Kim McManus

08/13/2026

Celebrate 35 years with us. 🥂

Join us for Wingspan 2026: Legacy & Leadership, a special evening honoring founder Jim Elliott, celebrating 35 years of the Avian Conservation Center, the Center’s next generation of leadership.

Birds in flight. Dinner outdoors. 35 years of stories.

Sunday, October 25 | 4–7 PM
On the Center grounds in Awendaw
Tickets available now:

https://thecenterforbirdsofprey.org/wingspan/

✨Presented by First Capital Bank

07/31/2026

When the power goes out… patient care doesn’t. 🦅

A little behind the scenes from a few days ago. The Center was without power for a short time, but patient care couldn’t stop. Our Avian Medical team made the most of the daylight coming through the windows, carefully positioning patients so treatments could continue safely.

A great reminder that caring for wildlife often means adapting to whatever the day brings. 🤍

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Awendaw, SC
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