BOISE, Idaho – The Peregrine Fund’s World Center for Birds of Prey is reserving two special days with reduced admission prices for homeschooled students ‒ Wednesday, March 12, and Tuesday, April 29 ‒ to learn about conserving birds of prey.

Students, teachers, and one parent per family in a homeschool group will be admitted for $3 per person. No other school groups will be scheduled for tours on those days. For information, contact Tate Mason at tmason@peregrinefund.org or 208-362-8259.

The educational focus will be on what birds of prey need to survive. On March 12, experts will discuss adaptions, such talons, beaks, and other physical traits, that enable birds of prey to hunt and defend their territories. On April 29, students will learn about the kinds of habitat raptors need to find food and raise families.

When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday, March 12, and Tuesday, April 29

Where: World Center for Birds of Prey, 5668 W. Flying Hawk Lane, Boise

Admission: $3 per person in homeschool group (others pay regular admission)

Live bird presentations: 10:30 a.m., noon, 2 p.m., 3:30 p.m.

Information: 362-8687

Driving directions: From I-84, south on Cole Road for 6 miles to Flying Hawk Lane

Visitors not participating in a homeschool group will be charged regular admission: $7 general, $6 senior, $5 youth (4-16 years). Members are admitted free.

Homeschool groups are welcome at the visitor center any time at regular admission rates.

For more information, contact:

Erin Katzner
Director of Global Engagement
Main Phone:     208-362-3716
Direct Phone:     208-362-8277