The Cascades Raptor Center is a nature center and wildlife hospital in Eugene, Oregon that specializes in raptor rehabilitation. As of November 2020, permanent inhabitants of the center include 37 individual birds from 21 species.
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Full disclosure I'm a member and come here a lot. I bring friends and family here when they visit. When they come back, they always want to go back and see the birds. There is no place like it. The staff are wonderful humans just pouring their heart and soul into the work. Every bird has a story, and you learn so much reading their bios. The faces of the children when they see these majestic creatures up close is just genuine pure joy. If you ever are feeling not that great, maybe even down in the dumps .. go to this special place. Meet the birds, hit up a flight show (free with admission).. the birds fly so close they could touch you and probably sometimes too a bit😆. If you are able, catch a night at the center.. the birds are super vocal as their trainers are all there. They serve beer and wine. Check the website for dates, time, pricing. Discovering this place has changed my life and my relationship with birds. I feel like they are just as much my neighbors as the humans who reside in houses in my neighborhood. I turn into a kid again when I see them, their individual calls, gorgeous plumage. I could go on and on but just go. Support them if you can by becoming a member or buy something fun and lovely from the gift shop. You won't be...
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Excellent conservation and educational value combined with the fun of viewing a number of quite majestic birds rather closely. Yet, It is not a zoo.
The avian enclosures are all outdoors, so plan for the weather. -We went when it was raining once and it was kind of nice to enjoy the center in solitude, sharing the rain with the birds.
Additionally the visitor parking lot is small so you may have to park down the hill and walk a short distance uphill to reach the center. Once at the center the trails are broad and easy to navigate. The trails are lined with gravel.
The birds on display each have reasons that they are unable to return to the wild. The enclosures’ information panels tell the story of its inhabitant as well as interesting facts about its species. By getting to know the birds here through their stories and their striking beauty, one begins to see an overall picture of raptors as an intelligent, interesting, and beautiful part of the natural world. The Raptor center makes it uniquely possible to experience and see them this way first hand. Recommend for anyone who...
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What a great and easy thing to do around town. Fun and educational, in a pretty setting. It is a great option for a family activity... and you're supporting a great center! I haven't been back in a while but will be going again.
Also, they and other resources around town are great if you need advice on or somewhere to take a wild bird in need of help. The last bird I had that needed help was a duck... they don't handle waterfowl there, but they helped by getting my neighborhood duck up to Chemeketa for treatment when my car was in the shop, so I couldn't make the trip myself.
It took a few weeks but the duck made it! I was able to release her back into my neighborhood. If it weren't for the initial help I received from the raptor center, I would have lost my littlest neighbor. They've been great help with other birds as well.
PS: Do not bring your dog whatsoever! Do not even leave your dog in the car in the parking lot, as even this can cause unnecessary stress to the resident birds. It's their home, so let's keep them...
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