Cascades Raptor Center is a nature center and wildlife hospital open to the public year-round. We are home to nearly 40 resident education raptors, most native to the Pacific Northwest. Educational programs are available 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.
Per state mandate, masks are required inside our visitor center for all visitors ages 5 and up. Outdoors, masks are optional if you are distanced from other groups. Cascades Raptor Center's Wildlife Hospital provides high quality medical treatment and rehabilitation to over 300 sick, injured, and orphaned birds of prey each year.
Per state mandate, masks are required inside our visitor center for all visitors ages 5 and up. Outdoors, masks are optional if you are distanced from other groups. Cascades Raptor Center's Wildlife Hospital provides high quality medical treatment and rehabilitation to over 300 sick, injured, and orphaned birds of prey each year.
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Cascades Raptor Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit nature center and wildlife hospital founded in 1987. It was incorporated in 1990 and moved to its current location next to the Ridgeline Trail in southwest Eugene in 1994. With one of the largest collections of native species of raptors - hawks, owls, eagles, falcons, and more - in the Pacific Northwest, our Nature Center has an unparalleled ability to engage visitors of all ages.
Wildlife Emergency
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The vast majority have been the losers in some confrontation with humans or our way of life: these birds are in collisions with vehicles; hit windows or come down chimneys; hit power lines; tangle in fishing line, or barbed wire, electric, or other fencing; are poisoned by rodenticides or pesticides; are shot; are caught in leg hold traps; babies have their nest sites destroyed through construction, landscaping, or logging; for lack of natural habitat, their parents have chosen dangerous nest sites; or young birds are simply picked up when they shouldn't be.
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Per state mandate, masks are required inside our visitor center for all visitors ages 5 and up. Outdoors, masks are optional if you are distanced from other groups. EBT card holders: Show your SNAP card at the door and get free admission for up to 4 people through Museums for All! Besides self-guided tours for general admission, we offer separately paid, in-depth personal tours for individuals or very small groups (4 people maximum).
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Louise founded and manages the day-to-day operations of CRC. A state and federally licensed rehabilitator since 1985, Louise has substantial experience in wildlife rehabilitation, has. Kit completed a master's degree in biology from the University of Oregon, publishing papers on social behavior and communication in Caribbean Iguanas.
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Volunteers are vital to the continued success of Cascades Raptor Center! They help us provide high-quality care for our avian ambassadors and great experiences for our visitors. By allowing the avian ambassadors to experience choice and control, we show respect for their lives and welfare. Because of this, volunteers have very limited direct physical contact with raptors.
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