Academic Educational Programs

Sample Lesson Topics


SuperPowered Raptors - NO CAPES
Who doesn’t love Superheroes? All of our Owls, Hawks and Falcons have SuperpOWLers that would guarantee their entrance to the Justice League. Explore the Ninja skills of our Barn Owl, Orion, the bionic hearing of our Barred Owl, Willow, the super-vision and extreme speeds of our hasty falcons, and much more. NO CAPES will delight raptor fans of all ages.     

You're My Inspiration  -  Biomimicry 
Aviation and Technology Designs inspired by raptor physiology

Tiny Talons
For our younger guests, enjoy story time with our barn owl and learn about our feathered friends from our Aplomado Falcon, Agave, in our interactive session.  

A Focus on Raptors Photography Session
Clean your lens for this unique opportunity for photographers to capture up-close images of our stunning raptors. Our feathered friends enjoy the paparazzi attention.

Wild Forms Artist Session   
Grab your palate and brushes while our very patient raptors sit for artists to capture their marvelous likenesses. Any medium is welcome.      

Formats


Classroom Encounters

School Assemblies

STEAM Events

Interactive Display

One on One Interactions

Recommended Donations


Our staff are volunteers. Your contributions feed the birds and assists our mission to support wildlife rehabilitation.  Below are recommended donations but we encourage you to pay what fits within your budget and what you pay similar vendors.  

Recommended program donations:

$350 for up to two hours of engagement $100 per hour, after the first two hours

Scholarships may be available to help subsidize costs

Travel costs may be charged to the organizer for those locations outside of the Portland, OR metro area

*Travel fees may apply