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.

The Raptor Trust Celebrates its 25th Anniversary!

Come help us celebrate by making a special visit to our center or by attending one of our upcoming events.

** SPECIAL FEATURED EVENT **

SATURDAY, OCT. 4th

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

Admission: $5 per person. No registration required.
All proceeds to support the 25th Anniversary Endowment Fund.

Hawks are on the move in New Jersey, soaring south for the winter right over our heads! Come to The Raptor Trust (1452 White Bridge Road, Millington, NJ) to help us celebrate the phenomenon of fall hawk migration. A day of fun-filled activities and entertainment for the whole family, featuring:

Call 908-647-1091 for more information.

Event sponsored through the generosity of Investors Savings Bank, Millington Savings Bank, The Stirling Hotel, Base Camp Adventure Outfitters, Great Swamp Greenhouses, Jaeger Lumber, and Al Pepe & Sons.

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS

SATURDAY, SEPT. 20th

** RESCHEDULED for Spring 2009 **

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 The Raptor Trust Gift Shop. Call 908-647-1091 for more information or to register.

SATURDAY, OCT 25th

Happy HOWLoween Owl Program 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Ages 7 - 12: $8. Limit: 30. Registration required.

Spooky sounds? Glowing eyes? Silent flight? Deadly pounce! Learn all about owls and take home your own “Trick-or-Treat” goodie — not something to eat, but something already eaten! A real owl pellet and directions for how to find the tiny skeletons inside. Meet at The Raptor Trust Education Center. Call 908-647-1091 for more information or to register.

FRIDAY, NOV. 7th

Great Swamp Owl Prowl 8 - 10 p.m.

Ages 12 to Adult: $15. Limit: 20. Registration required.

Who’s filling the fall nights with hoots and trills? We’ll find out. Following a brief indoor program, we will head out into the Great Swamp to go owling with expert birder, Robert Blair. Meet at Raptor Trust Education Center. Call 908-647-1091 for more information or to register.

SATURDAY, NOV. 29th

Raptor Trust Story Program & Hot Cider Tour Program 1 - 3 p.m.

Ages 8 to Adult: $8. Limit: 30. Registration required.

Bring family and friends to learn about the history of the Trust at 25 years, and about the fascinating birds to which its work is dedicated — then meet the Trust’s “feathered family” on a guided tour of our aviaries. Meet at Raptor Trust Education Center. Call 908-647-1091 for more information or to register.

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.