Plan Your Group Visit
Our education programs allow learners of all ages to see live birds of prey such as falcons, owls and eagles up-close and to learn about the impressive adaptations and behaviors of these remarkable birds as well as the conservation issues that affect them.
Groups have the option of having Center educators bring birds directly to their facility for an offsite program or arrange for their group to visit the Center for a tour and flight demonstration.
School Groups: Nothing can match the excitement of being near live birds to grab a student’s attention and create teachable moments. Birds of prey can be easily used to meet a variety of state science standards and teachers can arrange with the Bird of Prey Center education staff for the program to focus on their curriculum needs.
Classroom Visits: The Bird of Prey Center education staff can bring birds of prey directly to your school for an exciting and informative education program. Students can observe birds of prey up-close as the Birds of Prey educators use inquiry methods and hands-on objects to provide students with an interactive educational experience. The programs also typically include a flying demonstration, allowing students to observe flight behaviors first hand.
Programs can be arranged to occur in a classroom or larger auditorium for 30 to 90 minutes. The Bird of Prey Center education staff can also be scheduled to conduct more than one program during their visit to your school. Cost for classroom visits is $4.00 per participant, with a $200 minimum for groups of fewer than 50.
On-site Visits: On-site programs may be scheduled Tuesday - Friday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. During the program, students can see birds of prey from all over the world as the education staff uses inquiry methods to provide students with an interactive educational experience. The students are then brought to the Center’s flying fields for a flight demonstration with live raptors in which the students can observe flight behaviors of a variety of birds of prey, including owls, falcons and eagles.
Special Program Rate: $6 per student and $12 per adult. Includes all-day access to Center grounds. No charge for teachers and bus drivers for groups of 25 or more.
Arrangements for educational programs can be made by contacting:
Stephen Schabel
Director of Education
843.971.7474
info@avianconservationcenter.org
Adult and Family Groups
Off-site Program: The Bird of Prey Center education staff can bring birds of prey directly to your facility for an exciting and informative education program. Groups can observe birds of prey up-close as the Birds of Prey educators provide an interactive educational experience. The programs also typically include a small flying demonstration, allowing groups to observe flight behaviors first hand.
On-site Visits: On-site programs can be scheduled Tuesday - Friday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. During a guided walking tour, Center educators will introduce participants to birds of prey from all over the world, sharing unique characteristics and adaptations, as well as conservation challenges impacting each species. The program concludes with a compelling raptor flight demonstration.
Cost for on-site adult/family group visits is $10.00 per person for groups of 25. Groups of fewer than 25 pay regular admission.
Arrangements for adult/family group programs can be made by contacting:
Stephen Schabel
Director of Education
843.971.7474
info@avianconservationcenter.org
Photography Groups:
The Center is happy to work with your group to schedule a private photography session. Please visit our website or call (843) 971-7474 for information or to schedule your group.
