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Alaska Raptor Center

Hospital and rehabilitation center for injured birds of prey, with birds on view on a wooded campus beside the Indian River.

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By Greg Peters, editor · Updated October 2026

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Where1000 Raptor Way
SeasonSpring/summer schedule from April 29; fall/winter schedule from September 30
HoursSpring/summer daily 8am-4pm, last entry 3:30pm; fall/winter Tue-Fri 10am-3pm (own site)
CostAdults $17, children 12 and under $8, 5 and under free, veterans $11; pay in person (own site)
AccessAbout 20 minutes on foot east of downtown past the national historical park, or by taxi or tour.

Hospital and rehabilitation center for injured birds of prey, with birds on view on a wooded campus beside the Indian River.

Highlights

  • Founded in 1980
  • Treats roughly 100-200 injured birds a year
  • 17-acre campus beside the Indian River

Facts checked October 19, 2026 with alaskaraptor.org, alaskaraptor.org, en.wikipedia.org. Hours and prices change, so confirm before you go.

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