I had the most amazing time and the biggest smile on my face every moment I was here. We watched the demonstration, which was incredibly informative and a really up close view of the birds. Then we went to the closer experience where we got to hold one of the falcons on our glove. The majesty and beauty of these raptors cannot be underestimated. After this experience, you can walk away with memories for a lifetime. I highly recommend. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, and their efforts focus on conservation and education. read more

Came with the family with kids ranging from 11-19. Everyone had a good time and learned something new. It started to rain when we arrived so it was nice they had umbrellas for visitors and padding to put on the seating area during the bird viewing demonstration. The flight demo was exciting! Birds flew so close you have to duck!! We did the regular entrance fee but you can also pay more for a closer encounter. read more

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We'd waited a long time for an opportunity to make it to The Raptors and we opted for the Owl Encounter. It was amazing! We spent more than 90 minutes with the most amazing guide (shout out to Chelsea!) During that time, we each got to hold two different owls, we got to fly two different owls, and we even got to watch some bonus training for one of the other owls. Now that we've been, we'd recommend checking on the schedule for the day and arriving early or planning to stay after your encounter so you can take in other demonstrations. Make sure you stop in the gift shop and tour all the habitats. read more

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Such a fun educational experience. Do the Hawk walk or one of the other close bird encounters. read more

Pacific Northwest Raptors - Harris Hawk if I remember right. - Active Life Near Me - Duncan, British Columbia

After three wildlife tours we found out about this place and wanted to try it out. The Raptors is in between a zoo and a wildlife tour. Almost all the birds were raised by humans. But they are wild and could choose to go back to the wild but choose not to because who could refuse a consistent meal? We also chose to do the Closest Encounter experience which at $110 is not cheap but compared to wildlife tours it's very cheap. In over one hour we got to experience having an Aplomado Falcon (so cute), American Kestrel (stunning) and Harris's Hawk (majestic) land on our gloved hands like real falconers. We also got the chance to feed a Black Vulture which reminded me of my pet dog. It's a once in a lifetime experience. We also went to two Flying Demonstrations which were really entertaining and educational. I appreciated seeing a Bald Eagle, a Barn Owl, an American Kestrel, a Barred Owl, and a Saker Falcon fly around and thrill the audience. I would highly recommend The Raptors. Even without doing any of the experiences you can have an amazing time with the Flying Demonstrations, Talks, Exhibits, etc. read more

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Amazing place. They rescue raptors and do a great job educating. Note that there are free areas outside of admissions where you can see a few raptors. The $22 regular admission: not that many raptors to see, but to get your moneys worth definitely stay for one of the shows. They show four birds really close and it's definitely worth it. We did the "closer" level for a few of us and you get a private group tour and get to have a hawk on your arm. They lend you a glove. All my kids (10-14) were able to experience a raptor on their arm. Amazing. read more

Pacific Northwest Raptors - Closer tour - you get raptor on your arm - Active Life Near Me - Duncan, British Columbia

I cannot express in words the feeling I get when I come here. It is beyond joy or happiness. The work they do to protect these gorgeous creatures is noble and so vitally important. To see the raptors up close, to watch them during the demonstrations and to marvel at their majesty brings tears to my eyes. I wish I could live here!! It's worth the drive to Duncan to see the birds of prey. They are magnificent! The cost to get in is quite reasonable. Make sure you check their website for demonstration times. You do not want to miss it!!! When we were here last, there were some migrating bald eagles flying overhead and the little owl was so scared to come out (rightly so), but she came out anyway. The birds are so close to you. They also have interactive sessions which are truly incredible. The staff is knowledgeable and so friendly. You must take the time to come here if you are anywhere on Vancouver Island. Plan a few hours to really soak in the surroundings and the birds. It's special! read more

Amazing place! Did the closest experience package and it was worth every penny. Holding beautiful birds up close, watching bald eagles fish out of pools in front of your eyes, feeling a vulture soar down from a tall tree to land on your arm, watching hawks catch prey out of midair..and more! Can't say enough good things. Great staff! read more

Pacific Northwest Raptors - Active Life Near Me - Duncan, British Columbia

Must do if you are in the area. The Raptor show is informative, educational and entertaining. While our show was running a young wild curious vulture visited. Soon enough so did it's parents. Don't want to give away the show but afterwards you can have an even closer encounter if you choose. Great for all ages. Helpful for learning how to identify all the soaring raptors by various indicators. You won't regret spending time here. read more

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This place is not commercial in any way. It is like visiting someone's farm where they have a hobby of training, caring for and sometimes rescuing injured raptors. The birds are kept in buildings that are open on one or two sides so they are protected, yet outdoors. They are brought out to the flying field often to exercise and practice their natural flying and hunting behaviors. Make sure you plan your visit around their flying demonstration at 1:30 or 3:30 so that you can see a Bald Eagle, Harris Hawk, Barn Owl and falcon in action. The Harris hawk and Barn Owl fly so low over your head you'll be surprised they don't get caught in your hair!!! The entrance fee is $14 for an adult which includes the demonstration. For an additional $15 you can go on a "Hawk Walk" or "Owl Prowl." We chose the "Hawk Walk" which was an experience of a lifetime! There were only three of us and a guide walking through the woods with a Harris Hawk following us in the trees. We each had a glove and when the guide put some animal bits on it, the hawk would swoop down out of the trees and land on our hand to eat it. What a rush! We took turns while going through a long pretty trail. They way the hawk followed us, but was sometimes hard to see made it feel like we were being hunted! Memorable! If you are visiting Victoria and have a car, this is worth the drive to Duncan. read more

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Everyone at the Pacific Northwest Raptors are amazing and special thanks to Isaac King for helping make our wedding so special. We absolutely love the work everyone does in protecting and raising awareness for birds of prey and highly recommend everyone to make the trip to Duncan. We can't wait to go back and see all the magnificent birds. read more

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This place lets you get up close and personal with some magnificent birds. While I have enjoyed all raptor flying demos I have attended, this place is special. We came here on a drizzly early fall day and there weren't a lot of people. So they flew the raptors all through the crowd. It's pretty wild to feel the rush of air as a big bird flaps over your head, or to be able to hear how silent an owl is as it flies over or beside you. Or to have a turkey vulture sail between the rows of seats, checking the audience for signs of life (or lack thereof). There are multiple demos per day and they fly different birds at each show. On the day we attended, we went to the 11:30 and 1:30 demos. We would have waited for the 3:30 but some members of the party were getting hungry so we had to leave. We get up to Duncan once or twice a year and I think that we will be coming here on nearly every future visit. read more

Pacific Northwest Raptors - A turkey vulture checks to see who isn't moving. - Active Life Near Me - Duncan, British Columbia

This was an amazing experience. I have a fear of birds and they always made sure I felt safe and comfortable. read more

Pacific Northwest Raptors - Active Life Near Me - Duncan, British Columbia

We went today to visit The Pacific Northwest Raptors for a great photo opportunity and we ended up getting close and personal with these Great Creatures with their Flying Demonstration of Hawks, Owls, Falcons and Yes Bald Eagles in Flight. What a neat experience, and opportunity to learn about these birds of prey known as Raptors. Well Worthwhile seeing read more

Pacific Northwest Raptors - Raptor Photo at Pacific Northwest Raptors in Duncan BC - Active Life Near Me - Duncan, British Columbia

Beautiful owls and raptors. We felt it was very expensive for how much you actually get to see. It takes about 30 minutes to see all the birds. read more

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What a great experience! I took my three kids and we were all entertained for over two hours. We used a Groupon and attended one of the flight demonstrations (a must). The employees are knowledgeable and willing to answer tons of questions. The birds are spectacular and you get to see many of them up close and not in cages. read more

My husband really wanted to go here, but I thought "we've seen bird shows in other places and they were good, but..." Well, I'm so glad we went. Robin and the other staff shared their knowledge and love of these birds as well as other orphan animals who may have been hit by cars or abandoned as babies, which they raise and care for. The show was up close -- in fact so close you could feel the birds as they flew by and almost touch them as they perched right in front of you. After the 45 minute show (which never felt hurried as all our questions were answered), we walked around the grounds to see many of the birds and other critters in their quarters, up close and personal. Everything was clean and the animals were well cared for. The whole experience on the property where the owners live is one of love for all of God's creations and not a slick operation. The staff all work hard to share their love of these animals. As an aside, Robin had badly injured her back that morning, yet went on with the show. Her love for what she does shone through. Lastly, I had the chance to talk to one of the volunteers there and heard her love for what she does. If I lived near there, I'd volunteer too. read more