Audubon Center for Birds of Prey

I'm giving this place just three stars for a couple reasons. Entry to this place should be free. However the cost is $10 for adults. It's a very small facility. So small, you can walk through seeing all the birds within 10 to 15 minutes. Their site online suggests an hour or so. This is not the case at all. While it is an interesting place to see birds and learn about them and their rescue program, again, I don't believe it is worth the $10 charge per adult person to visit. Certainly this place receives grants to help cover operating costs. Not sure if staff is paid or volunteer. I do not recommend due to cost and limited attractions equaling to a 10 or 15min visit. Staff was friendly and birds look cared for so I gave stars for this. They are advertising on Groupon for discounted tickets. I paid $6. Still wasn't worth any fee in my opinion.

Really nice place for its size. I'm glad they have this center for the birds of prey. They have great informational plaques! I really enjoyed it. I love birds! They also have a great gazebo out over a pond perfect for taking a lunch. There was also a guide who walked around and asked if we had any questions, but don't really expect like a guided tour so much. The lady who gave us our tickets was the most informative about the facility and its processes. (For example they won't release birds until they know how to catch mice, which they raise themselves.) Bonus that they have a reusable bottle filtered water dispenser!

What they *do* for the birds is great, five stars, but the staff seems a bit lazy and lackluster in wanting to help people learn about the birds. It’s just “scan the QR code and be on your way.” If I wanted to read everything on my phone, I would have just stayed home and used the internet. On my recent visit, a women couldn’t be bothered to get up to show us anything. She laughed, it was “late” in the day (2pm) and she was tired. Disappointed; especially after having been before and had a better experience and more interaction. Brought friends this time too, who also appreciated what this center does for the birds, for wildlife, but ultimately didn’t get any warm feelings of appreciation or “we’re happy you’re here, thank you for your support”. Something to consider: If you share the experience of taking out even one bird for people to see up close; and have a staff member who is engaged, and excited to share information with you about these amazing creatures, you excite the community and can encourage more guests to get excited; to learn, to bring friend, to share this message on social media; thus, more income, more revenue for this establishment. Sounds like a win-win with minimal effort. It’s a small place and I understand there are volunteers, but it’s still something you sign up for. It’s a public space because you *want* to bring guests in, right? I didn’t get that feeling at all. Pretty bummed out about the whole experience this time around. I suppose I can just donate and support from home next time.

Amazing experience. I didn't know what to expect because the compound seems so small from the outside (and it is small on the inside, too), but they make up for the size by being absolutely wonderful. Every staff person I spoke with was warm, engaging, and friendly. The birds are...breathtaking. I love raptors, and being able to see some of my favorites (kestrels and swallow-tailed kites are just 😍), in an up close setting was wonderful. It's small, but absolutely worth every cent.

I went here as a little girl with my father and I loved it. So while on vacation I decided to convince the local to go back again! My father and I have enjoyed nature all of my life as we love to awe and wonder over the creations of God! The staff is amazing and filled with all kinds of information. It's nice to know that there are so many people dedicated to the safety and well being of these beautiful animals! 😍 My favorite this time was Billie! Just too darn cute for me!

I'm giving this place just three stars for a couple reasons. Entry to this place should be free. However the cost is $10 for adults. It's a very small facility. So small, you can walk through seeing all the birds within 10 to 15 minutes. Their site online suggests an hour or so. This is not the case at all. While it is an interesting place to see birds and learn about them and their rescue program, again, I don't believe it is worth the $10 charge per adult person to visit. Certainly this place receives grants to help cover operating costs. Not sure if staff is paid or volunteer. I do not recommend due to cost and limited attractions equaling to a 10 or 15min visit. Staff was friendly and birds look cared for so I gave stars for this. They are advertising on Groupon for discounted tickets. I paid $6. Still wasn't worth any fee in my opinion.

Really nice place for its size. I'm glad they have this center for the birds of prey. They have great informational plaques! I really enjoyed it. I love birds! They also have a great gazebo out over a pond perfect for taking a lunch. There was also a guide who walked around and asked if we had any questions, but don't really expect like a guided tour so much. The lady who gave us our tickets was the most informative about the facility and its processes. (For example they won't release birds until they know how to catch mice, which they raise themselves.) Bonus that they have a reusable bottle filtered water dispenser!