Raptor Center

Click here to read biographies of birds at the Raptor Center or see the Raptor Center video.

Shaver's Creek is one of only a few facilities in central Pennsylvania licensed to conduct educational programs with permanently injured (nonreleasable) birds of prey. With approximately twenty birds of over a dozen species, the Raptor Center offers visitors an up close view of vultures, falcons, owls, hawks, and eagles.

The main goals of the Raptor Center include the conservation of these majestic birds through educational programs that promote the understanding and well-being of native raptors, as well as training students about the care and handling of raptors.

Note: Groups of twelve or more require advanced scheduling and a nominal fee.

Volunteers provide over 2,500 hours of their time each year, and donations help offset the costs of the medical care and daily maintenance of the birds. Click to volunteer.

Raptor Center Activities

Festival Display
"Meet the Birds of Prey" weekend shows
Traveling Raptor Shows
Raptor Classroom Activity Kit

How You Can Help the Raptors

Honorary Animal Caretaker Program: Your financial support of the Honorary Animal Caretaker Program will benefit the resident live-animals that demonstrate to thousands of people yearly.

Be a Raptor Center Animal Care Volunteer.

Many of the photographs included throughout the site are © Sven Zellner. For a listing, please contact us.
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