The Raptor Trust is one of the premier wild bird rehabilitation centers in the United States. Located in central New Jersey, the Trust includes a hospital with state-of-the-art medical facilities, quality exterior housing for several hundred birds, and an education building.  A stalwart advocate for birds of prey for three decades, it is now recognized as a national leader in the fields of raptor conservation and avian rehabilitation.

The Raptor Trust is open to the public seven days a week during daylight hours. Visitors are afforded a unique opportunity to view at close range the many hawks, eagles, falcons and owls that are permanent residents at the facility.  There is no charge to visit, but a modest donation of $2.00 per person is encouraged. 

Upcoming Events for 2008

This year, The Raptor Trust is celebrating its 25th Anniversary! Come help us celebrate by making a special visit to our center or by attending one of our upcoming events, listed below.

SATURDAY, JULY 5th

Raptor Trust Tour Talk 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.

Adults: $10 Kids 12 & under: $5. Registration recommended.

Guided tours of our display aviaries on 4th of July weekend. Meet a live raptor, learn about the work of the Trust, and hear some of the stories of the fifty hawks, eagles, falcons, & owls that are permanent residents at our center. Meet 10 minutes prior to tour time at Raptor Trust Gift Shop. Call 908-647-1091 for more information or to register.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 30th

Raptor Trust Tour Talks 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.

Adults: $10 Kids 12 & under: $5. Registration recommended.

Guided tours of our display aviaries on Labor Day weekend. Meet a live raptor, learn about the work of the Trust, and hear some of the stories of the fifty hawks, eagles, falcons, & owls that are permanent residents at our center. Meet 10 minutes prior to tour time at Raptor Trust Gift Shop. Call 908-647-1091 for more information or to register.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 13th

“Focus on Raptors” Photo Event 2 - 4 p.m.

Adults: $50 Limit: 10 Registration required.

An opportunity for committed shutterbugs to take close-range photos of our educational raptors in outdoor settings. Meet at Raptor Trust Gift Shop. SOLD OUT! Next date: Oct. 11th.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 20th

Raptor Trust Tour Talks 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.

Adults: $10 Kids 12 & under: $5. Registration recommended.

Enjoy a guided tour of our display aviaries in early fall. Meet a live raptor, learn about the work of the Trust, and hear some of the stories of the fifty hawks, eagles, falcons, & owls that are permanent residents at our center. Meet 10 minutes prior to tour time at Raptor Trust Gift Shop. Call 908-647-1091 for more information or to register.

SATURDAY, OCT. 4th

FAMILY DAY–Heads Up for Hawks! 10a.m. – 3p.m.

Admission: $5 per person. No registration required.

Hawks are on the move, heading south for the winter! Come help us celebrate the phenomenon of fall hawk migration with a day of fun activities, food, and entertainment for the whole family.

SATURDAY, OCT. 11th

“Focus on Raptors” Photo Event 2 - 4 p.m.

Adults: $50 Limit: 10 Registration required.

An opportunity for committed shutterbugs to take close-range photos of our educational raptors in outdoor settings. Meet at Raptor Trust Gift Shop.

Gift Shop at The Raptor Trust

Our special 25th Anniversary merchandise is in! We have limited edition t-shirts, sweatshirts, water bottles, mugs, and many other items with our new logo. We also have beautiful Lapel Pins of our educational birds and their stories. Please stop by and make your purchases today.