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. 

Upcoming Events for 2008

This year, The Raptor Trust is celebrating its 25th Anniversary! Come help us celebrate by making a special visit to our center or by attending one of our upcoming programs, listed below. More updates on our 25th Anniversary coming soon!

SATURDAY, MARCH 22nd

EGGS-tra Special Spring 10am-12 noon

Ages: Kindergarten to 3rd grade. Fee $8. Registration required.
Spring is EGGS-tra special for birds as they build their nests, lay their eggs and raise their young. Learn about a variety of real bird nests and eggs, meet a live bird of prey, and find out what we can do to help the wild birds during this time of year. Weather permitting, an outdoor Easter egg hunt will follow this 45-minute program.
Location: Raptor Trust Education Center, 1452 White Bridge Rd, Millington, NJ.
Call 908-647-1091 to register.

SATURDAY, MARCH 29th

Fascinating Falcons 12:15 & 2:15 pm

The Raptor Trust will be on hand with live falcons for two talks about these furiously fast and fascinating birds of prey at the Cotsen Children’s Library’s “Princyclopedia 2008” event—this year’s theme, Aladdin and the Arabian Nights.
Location: Dillon Gymnasium, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ.
Call 609-258-2697 for more information.

SATURDAY, APRIL 19th

Raptor Trust Tour Talks 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.

Adults: $10 Kids 12 & under: $5. Registration recommended.
Come celebrate Earth Day with a guided tour of our display aviaries! 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.

SUNDAY, APRIL 27th

Project E.A.R.T.H. 10:30-4:30 p.m

Environment, Awareness, Responsibility, Teaching and Hope. The Raptor Trust will visit Lord Stirling Environmental Education Center’s Earth Day special event. Meet a live raptor & learn about these magnificent birds of prey—their diversity, hunting abilities and habitats. Location: Lord Stirling Environmental Education Center, 190 Lord Stirling Road, Basking Ridge, NJ. Call 908-766-2489 for more information.

SATURDAY, MAY 3rd

Sharing Our World With Raptors 2 p.m.

Meet a live raptor and learn about these magnificent birds of prey—their diversity, hunting abilities, and habitats.
Location: Randolph Public Library, 28 Calais Road, Randolph, NJ.
Call 973-895-3556 for more information.

SATURDAY, MAY 24th

Raptor Trust Tour Talks 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.

Adults: $10 Kids 12 & under: $5. Registration recommended.
Guided tours of our display aviaries on Memorial Day weekend. 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.

Gift Shop at The Raptor Trust

The new 25th Anniversary merchandise is in! Please stop by and make your purchases today. We have limited edition water bottles, mugs, shirts, Champion sweatshirts and many other items with our new logo. We also have beautiful Lapel Pins of our education birds and their stories.

More updates on our 25th Anniversary coming soon!