southeastern raptor center

Enjoyed the Football, Fans and Feathers event. The staff are great and very knowledgeable. The raptors are all rescues and are amazing to watch. After the event there is an opportunity for pictures with all the birds, including the war eagle. We arrived around 3:30 which was plenty of time to purchase tickets ($5) and get a seat. Those that arrived closer to 4:00 did not get a seat. The entire venue is outdoors and the sun sets by the end of the show so bring jackets in the cooler months. May also want to bring a blanket to sit on since the seats are made of rock. This is a great event for all ages. Very impressive.

Our family was entertained and amazed!! An engaging show of raptors in an outdoor theater setting. Kids will love how close the birds are and they won't get bored. The staff are knowledgeable and friendly. A turkey buzzard flew over my head and we saw other wildlife in a nearby field. A+++

We visited the Southeastern Raptor Center in Auburn in June 2014. You must call in advance and schedule an appointment if you are a small private party. There is a fee associated. When we went it was $100 and it was well worth every penny. The fee is used to help fund the rehabilitation and care of the raptors at the center. I have never seen such a variety of raptors in one place and I was fascinated by each of these beautiful creatures. We had the privilege of seeing about 25 and learning something about each of them. Marianne and Andrew made this informative and educational presentation interesting and fun to all ages in our group (ages 12-70+). They brought some of the birds out for us to see up close. Let me tell you, it is a thrill to be that close to a golden eagle! It was definitely the highlight of our trip. I would recommend it to anyone who has an interest in birds or wildlife-- a very unique experience that we are still talking about.