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NORTH AMERICAN RAPTOR CENTERS

Below is a list of more than 140 raptor centers and general wildlife centers that rehabilitate birds of prey in the United States and Canada, along with their locations and web addresses. Many welcome visitors, but due to the changeable situation with COVID-19, please call ahead or check online to see if your local raptor center is open.

Most wildlife rehab organizations rely on volunteers, interns, or both to assist professional staff with the care, feeding, and transportation of animals. If you’re looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity or internship with wildlife, look up a center

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