Care and Management of Captive Raptors workshop

Care and Management of Captive Raptors Workshop is in a Hybrid Format. 

Registration for 2026 will open this Fall.

bald eagle ambassador with wing spread while standing on handlers glove

Are you looking to improve the welfare of raptors permanently under your care? Do you have questions on training or how to keep your birds healthy? Now you can learn all this and more from the comfort of your home! Interact with education and clinic staff from The Raptor Center (TRC) to learn the basics and establish the foundation required to participate in Part 2: Skill Building onsite at TRC.

Part 1: Zoom in - Knowledge Building in our Virtual Classroom

Part 1 is a virtual offering that will provide an engaging learning environment, answering the most common questions asked by raptor caretakers while bringing caretakers together to help create a support network. Engage with TRC education and clinic staff and develop lasting relationships with your instructors and peers. Small group virtual activities and discussion with experts will be included along with downloadable training materials.

Care and Management Training

Dates: Part 1 sessions will be held Tuesdys, 6-8 pm, from Sep 29, 2026 to Nov 3, 2026. Part two in-persion workshop will be held at TRC  Nov 9-11, 2026. 

Registration for 2026 will open this Fall.

To ensure we provide all participants with meaningful discussion time and individualized attention, we will limit the workshop to 50 people and expect it to fill.

Part 2: Hands-on raptor orthopedics

Dates: Part 2 hands-on workshop will be held November 9-11, 8 am-5 pm. Part two is in-person located at The Raptor Center in St. Paul, Minnesota.

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Part 2: Skill Building at The Raptor Center

Put what you have learned into action!  Learn about raptor care and management by experiencing it in person.  Take part in hands-on skill development and knowledge building by handling our raptors on the glove, working alongside clinic staff, and getting one-on-one coaching.

Tentatively planning for Part 2 to be 2.5 days onsite here at The Raptor Center.

When: November 5th through 7th
Cost: $650
Prerequisite: Care and Management of Captive Raptors, Part 1