About Alaska Raptor Center
The Alaska Raptor Center is a small but highly recommended attraction in Sitka, particularly for those interested in wildlife and conservation. This center is dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating injured raptors, including eagles, falcons, owls, and other large birds. Visitors can explore the facility and learn about the birds, as well as the efforts to rescue and rehabilitate them. The center is home to many majestic birds with wing spans stretching over 6 feet, offering a rare and fascinating experience. The staff is knowledgeable about each bird and its unique story, providing an educational and enjoyable experience for all. The Alaska Raptor Center is not only a great place to learn about and admire birds of prey, but it's also an important place to pay attention to and support conservation. Visitors can also see a bald eagle nest replica, which is mind-blowing in its size. The trails to the river where visitors can see the salmon are well-maintained and easy to travel. The center has permanent resident bald eagles due to injuries that leave them permanently unable to fly or otherwise unable to fully care for themselves, as well as a half dozen or so bald eagles being rehabilitated to prepare them for release.
Absolutely incredible location! You have to visit!
Enjoyed the time here. Spent about an hour, the facility cares strongly about rehabilitating their guests. From what I saw they are very successful in returning the raptors and others back to the wild.
Amazing place where bald eagles, multiple owl types falcons.are all present with many being rehabilitated for release into the wild.
We watched the veterinary staff process of a new member bald eagle. The staff was awaiting veterinary care to show up for more detailed information on how the rehabilitation for this animal should proceed.
Outside were multiple bald eagles and being able to visually see a bald Eagle at 3 feet was just amazing.