A Bald Eagle soars against blue sky.
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51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Center for Birds of Prey

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Discover adventure, birds, and how to make a difference at an 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú center.

1101 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Way, Maitland, FL 32751

Schedule:

Open Hours: 10:00am - 4:00pm

An Owl-some Place to Visit
Purchase advance admission, an annual pass, or tickets to an upcoming event.
Two Barred Owls in an aviary

Established in 1979, the 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Center for Birds of Prey focuses on the rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation of Florida’s raptors.

The first Florida 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Society meeting was held in Maitland in March 1900 to save Florida's imperiled wading birds. Today, the 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Center for Birds of Prey is located between the City of Maitland and the Town of Eatonville, carrying on that mission of protecting and saving Florida’s birds of prey.

We invite you to explore our unique, peaceful location, tucked along Lake Sybelia, just outside Orlando. Visitors can learn about the unique adaptations of raptors, challenges they face, and the many ways to get involved with helping birds of prey and the important habitats and resources they depend on.

Hours of operation are Tuesday through Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm.

A Red-shouldered Hawk in low flight over grasslands.

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Two photos: A trio of baby Barred Owls sit in a nest box while an adult Barred Owl looks in from outside. A days-old Red-shouldered Hawk sits in an incubator.
Spring Brings Baby Raptors, Soaring Costs to the Center for Birds of Prey
April 25, 2023 — The Center hosts an annual Baby Owl Shower to offset the increased costs that come with the surge of babies.
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a quilt depicting leaves, human faces, and a bird skeleton
Lauren Austin, Artista en Residencia del Center for Birds of Prey
April 10, 2023 — Artista en residencia del Center for Birds of Prey, la artista de fibra Lauren Austin encuentra inspiración en las plumas, las garras e incluso los huesos de nuestras aves de rapiña residentes.
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a quilt depicting leaves, human faces, and a bird skeleton
51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Center for Birds of Prey Artist-in-Residence: Lauren Austin
April 07, 2023 — Fiber artist Lauren Austin finds inspiration in the feathers, talons, and even bones of our resident raptors.
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