Special Events

Raptor Valentine's Day

Join us for a crafty Valentine's Day event. Enjoy leisurely walks through our raptor courtyard and hallways. Craft a barn owl Valentine's Day card for a special bird lover in your life. Every half hour, there will be an informative 15-minute program about courtship behaviors in raptors, highlighting how great horn owls find mates when there is “love in the air."

Ticket price: $8 for kids, $10 for adults
Dates: February 14th, 2026 
Time: Entry every 15 minutes starting from 1:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. 

Registration: Limited space is available for each entry time. Register HERE or please call 612-624-4745 or email [email protected]. to reserve your spot(s).

Raptor Encounters Public Showtimes

Our exciting show-style program features three raptors (typically an owl, a hawk, and a falcon). Our presenter handles and presents each bird one by one, during which you'll learn what makes these birds unique and see them each live and on the glove. After the program you'll go on a tour of The Raptor Center and meet even more of our ambassador birds.

Ticket price: $8 for kids, $10 for adults
Dates: Every Saturday 
Time: 1:00-2:00pm

Registration: Limited space is available for each date. Register HERE or please call 612-624-4745 or email [email protected]. to reserve your spot(s).

General tours are available here

If you need assistance registering for any of our events, feel free to call us at 612-624-4745.