The World Center for Birds of Prey
Tuesday - Sunday from 10am - 5pm

Live bird programs at 11:00am, 1:00pm, and 3:00pm

Closed New Year's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day

Regular Hours of Operation

Tuesday–Sunday

10am–5pm - Last entry and trail closes at 4:15 pm

Open Mondays from Memorial Day – Labor Day

Winter Hours of Operation

December–February

Tuesday–Sunday

10am–4pm - Last entry and trail closes at 3:15 pm

Visitor views two California Condors in outdoor enclosure at World Center for Birds of Prey

Phillip McClain

Get nose-to-beak with raptors!

Plan Your Visit

Visit the World Center for Birds of Prey and learn all about how we are conserving raptors around the world! Meet live birds of prey up close, see California Condors, and more! Before you visit, check current hours of operation, pricing, and directions. Accepting drop-ins and pre-purchased online tickets.

Plan your visit

Ambassador Turkey Vulture Lucy takes off from the glove of Raptor Specialist II Jadn Soper surrounded by a large crowd during a Fall Flights show.

Jim Shane

SEP–OCT

Fall Flights!

Experience Autumn in Boise at the World Center for Birds of Prey. Watch Summer turn to Fall as our Avian Ambassadors swoop and soar overhead in our amphitheater set in the sagebrush steppe. This delightful and dynamic show of aerial prowess will have you coming back for more!

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Events

Everyday is a good day to visit the World Center for Birds of Prey, but be sure to catch our special events! This year's line up of events and celebrations are sure to keep you fired up for raptors year round!

Events at the World Center for Birds of Prey

Marcia & Bob Ross Gallery

As we observe, experience, and describe nature we find a beautiful space where the arts and sciences collide. Artists showcase their unique talents and perspective of global raptor conservation in the Marcia and Bob Ross Gallery at the World Center for Birds of Prey.

Marcia & Bob Ross Gallery

Learn about our falconry heritage

The Archives of Falconry

Founded in 1986 by visionary falconers at The Peregrine Fund, the Archives seeks to engage and inspire a diverse global community of falconers, scholars, and other interested public with the most complete collection of falconry art, literature, and material culture in the world. The Archives is located in the Herrick Collections Building and is open to the public from 11am–4pm.

Visit Falconry.org

A volunteer shows a screech owl to a group of school children

Schedule a Tour

Education Program

The World Center for Birds of Prey hosts over 5,000 local and regional youth on field trips every year. Through the lens of raptor conservation students learn concepts and practice skills outlined in Idaho's Content Standards for Science. Sign your young scientists up for an exciting adventure today!

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Millie and Milton Volunteer in the Gift Shop

World Center for Birds of Prey Volunteers

Volunteers help make the work we do possible! We have opportunities for you to join our team and make a difference in your community. Learn more about our adult and teen volunteer programs today!

Volunteer

Matthew Danihel

The Inspiration Wall

The new Welcome Center at the World Center for Birds of Prey, completed in April 2023, is the home of the Inspiration Wall, a powerful art piece that represents both the Peregrine Falcon's global range and our worldwide conservation efforts. Learn more about the Inspiration Wall's development and the many artists and collaborators behind this extraordinary work!

Learn More

Explore Raptors

What makes a raptor a raptor?

Learn more about your favorites, then explore an amazing array of raptors from feisty kestrels to commanding condors.

Adopt a Raptor

Sponsor one of our education birds

Adopt one of our resident birds for a year and help to provide food and care for your new feathered friend. Sponsor your favorite raptor now and receive an exciting adoption packet in the mail. Adoptions also make great gifts for any occasion!

A Red-tailed Hawk lands on a trainer's glove in the audience

Meet our Birds!

Meet our Avian Ambassadors

We have a flock of feathered friends that call the World Center for Birds of Prey home. Their mission? To inspire conservation of raptors! Meet each of our amazing ambassadors.