Raptor Experiences

Interact with our Harris's Hawk like never before!
Run by Director of Aviculture Andrew Ocampo, these raptor experiences are truly unique. The Conservancy is one of only a handful of facilities in the country that can offer you the chance to:
  • Learn about the biology and life history of birds of prey, including conservation action in the United States
  • Meet our Harris's Hawk up close and personal
  • Experience the majesty of flight as you observe free-flight demonstrations or have a hawk land directly on your gloved hand!
Hawk Walk
1.5 hours of hands-on interaction with a Harris's Hawk
$175 per participant; $50 per non-participant

Join Andrew Ocampo, Ripley's Director of Aviculture, for an up close and personal raptor experience featuring our Harris's Hawk, Dusky.  The Conservancy is one of only a handful of facilities in the country offering this interactive raptor experience.  Learn about birds of prey, including biology, life history, and raptor conservation in the United States, then meet each of our raptors in person.  Finally, you'll head outside to take a Hawk Walk through the woods as Dusky lands on your gloved hand.  Witness the majesty of flight firsthand as he soars overhead.

*Non-participants will not handle birds
*Children must be 12 years or older to attend.  Exceptions cannot be made.
Contact us for information on booking.
Programs available Tuesday-Saturday  ​
Flight Demonstration 
1 hour
$75 per person

Join our Director of Aviculture, Andrew Ocampo, to learn about our birds of prey, including biology, life history, and raptor conservation in the United States. Meet our Harris's Hawk, Dusky, and then head outside and watch Dusky in a free-flight demonstration.  There will be opportunities for photographs, including Dusky in flight.

Group size is limited to 6 people. 
*Children must be 12 years or older to attend
Click below to reserve your space or contact us.
Programs available Tuesday-Saturday

​*Members of the public do not handle birds during the Flight Demonstration*
Covid-19 Protocols
  • Raptor Experiences will take place completely outdoors.  
  • Participants must wear masks at all times and remain 6 feet apart from staff or other visitors. 
  • Hand sanitizer and gloves will be available.  Hawk Walk participants must wear gloves.  
  • If you are coughing, sneezing, do not feel well, or have been in contact with a person who has or is suspected to have Covid-19 within two weeks prior to your experience, you must reschedule.  
  • Temperatures will be taken on arrival.