Ways to Give

Donate Today: Your generous contribution provides operational support for the Center's medical, educational, research, and conservation initiatives. Thank you for your participation.

Individual Giving Opportunities

Membership Click here to join

Honorarium and Memorial Gifts: Honorarium and memorial gifts to the Center are a compassionate way in which to pay tribute to a loved one while ensuring that your funds are invested in a meaningful endeavor.
Click here to donate

Matching Gifts: Double your gift to the Center by participating in your employer's Matching Gifts Program. Click here to donate

Planned Giving: The Center's Planned Giving program offers giving opportnities that benefit you and the Center. From gifts of cash, stock, insurance, real estate and lead trusts to bequests, the Planned GIving Program is designed to assist you in planning your contributions with the latest tax guidelines in mind.

If you would like to make a stock or securities gift to the Center, contact your broker and provide the following information:

Center's Broker:  Park Smith, UBS Financial Services
Telephone:   (843) 577-9700
DTC #: 0221
ACCT #: CH 03342

Business/Corporate Giving Opportunities: Whether you are a small business or large corporation, partnering with The Avian Conservation Center / Center for Birds of Prey is a rewarding investment. All sponsorships suppor the Center's ongoing educational, conservation, medical and research efforts. Click here to donate

Event Sponsorships: Take advantage of high visibility opportunities with an event sponsorship. Your company's participation in any of the Center's events can make a world of difference. Click here to donate

 

Buy Tickets

Advanced Purchase
Recommended
Tours often
sell out in advance!

Check availability
and buy tickets:
The Center for Birds of Prey
Tours & Grounds Access

Or to purchase by phone,
call Zerve at (800) 979-3370

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Stephen's Blog

Catch Stephen Schabel's Blog on CBOP here!
Director of Education Stephen Schabel's Blog on the day to day activities of the center is an engaging read for anyone interested in Birds of Prey.

 

Welcome to the Center

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Swallow-tailed Kite
Swallow Tailed Kite
If you see one of these birds, report it here! Read more
Plan Your Visit
Plan Your Visit
Things to do at the the Center: take a tour, see the birds, & much more...

Injured Birds or Sightings

Call the Center immediately
at (843) 971-7474 to report it.
When you find an injured bird of prey or shorebird, your quick response may save its life. For complete instructions, see handling the injured bird.

Swallow-tailed Kite sighting? Report Sighting Here!

Upcoming Events

May

Painted Bunting Walks

Every Saturday in May, 8-11am at the Center

Walk the Center grounds with an expert in search of the colorful Painted Bunting.  Participants may also get the opportunity to see Summer Tanagers, Cuckoos, a variety of Warblers and a wading bird rookery with nesting Ibis, Egrets, Herons, Anhingas, and even Woodstorks.

$20 participation fee also includes access to the morning tour and flight demonstration.

RSVP required.

International Migratory Bird Day

Saturday, May 11th, all day at the Center

Come out and help us celebrate avian migration with special activities.

Regular admission rates apply. 

Armed Forces Day

Saturday, May 18th, all day at the Center

Active duty military with id will receive free admission to the Center and their guests will get 50% off.

June

Teacher Appreciation Day

Saturday, June 1st, all day at the Center

Teachers with id will receive free admission to the Center and their guests will get 50% off.


Hours & Location

The Center for Birds of Prey
4872 Seewee Road
Awendaw, SC 29429
See Google Map

We are Open to the Public
Thurs. – Sat.: 10a.m. – 5p.m.
Tour Times: 10:30a.m. & 2:00p.m.

Buy Tickets Online
or call (800) 979-3370

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1247
Charleston, SC 29402

Phone: 843.971.7474
Fax: 843.971.7029