Alaska Raptor Center

Alaska Raptor Center Alaska's only full-service avian hospital and educational facility. The Center is an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation.
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Established in 1980, the Alaska Raptor Center provides medical treatment to over 200 injured bald eagles and other birds each year. Our goal is to release our patients back into the wild; some, however, are injured so severely they could not survive in the wild even after rehabilitation. These birds may join our Raptors-in-Residence, providing excitement and education for more than 36,000 annual visitors and for the 15,000 schoolchildren we reach through the Adopt-A-Raptor program and classroom presentations around the country.

10/07/2026

Did you know that Red-tailed Hawks, like Koyu, are known to consume as many as four mice per day? This adds up to more than 1,000 rodents each year! Next time you spot one of these majestic birds soaring overhead, take a moment to appreciate the important role they play in maintaining a healthy ecosystem.

Join us at the Alaska Raptor Center on October 16th, for a special Enrichment Making Day! From 10AM - 3PM, come learn ab...
10/06/2026

Join us at the Alaska Raptor Center on October 16th, for a special Enrichment Making Day!

From 10AM - 3PM, come learn about the importance of enrichment for our Raptors-in-Residence, help our staff create enrichment activities, and watch our residents enjoy their new enrichment in real time, all with free admission!

This is a wonderful opportunity to get hands on and make a direct difference in the lives of our birds. We hope to see you there!

10/05/2026

Meet Calais, an American Goshawk sent to us by Bird Treatment & Learning Center after a suspected building collision. Bird TLC cared for Calais for several weeks, monitored his progress, and then transferred him to ARC for flight conditioning.

After a thorough examination and a few days of rest and good meals, Calais was ready to head back out into the wild!

10/02/2026

This Long-billed Dowitcher, named Meep, was found here in Sitka, AK, after a suspected collision with a building. After a few days of rest and recovery here at the Alaska Raptor Center, this little bird is ready to head back out into the wild!

10/01/2026

Our Wildlife Interpreter takeover wraps up with this fun fact! Did you know that an eagle talons grip when they are relaxed? It actually takes muscle energy to open them, the opposite of how our hands work!

As the seasons change, so do our hours! Starting October 1st, the Alaska Raptor Center will shift to our winter schedule...
09/30/2026

As the seasons change, so do our hours! Starting October 1st, the Alaska Raptor Center will shift to our winter schedule:

Visiting hours: Tuesday - Friday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

While our visiting hours are changing, please remember we are always available for bird rescues, day or night. Our mission to rehabilitate and care for Alaska’s raptors continues year-round, and your support makes it possible. Thank you!

09/30/2026

Our Wildlife Interpreter takeover is almost at an end! Did you know that Barred Owls are one of the few North American owl species that will willingly get wet to catch a meal?

09/29/2026

Our Wildlife Interpreter takeover continues! Did you know that most raptors do not have visible differences in pattern or coloring between males and females, but the American Kestrel breaks that rule!

09/28/2026

Our Wildlife Interpreter takeover continues! Have you ever heard of a falcon's tubercle? Our Wildlife Interpreter is breaking down this fascinating adaptation found in falcons!

09/25/2026

Our Wildlife Interpreter takeover continues! Have you ever looked up and wondered, is that a Raven or a Crow? Our Wildlife Interpreter is breaking down the differences between these two incredibly intelligent birds!

Address

1000 Raptor Way
Sitka, AK
99835

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 3:30pm
Thursday 8am - 3:30pm
Friday 8am - 3:30pm
Saturday 8am - 3:30pm
Sunday 8am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+19077478662

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