We’ll bring the raptors to you
We travel across Michigan and beyond to bring wildlife education directly to schools, camps, libraries, festivals, and gatherings of all kinds.
Choose from our program types below to find the right fit for you.
Our Programs
Click on each program to learn more.
For upcoming events, click here: Upcoming Events
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Imagine live raptors at every occasion:
🎉 Birthdays, Baby Showers & Private Celebrations
Throw the most talked-about party of the year. Live raptors turn any gathering into an unforgettable memory.
🎲 Unique & Out-of-the-Box Events
Game nights or D&D campaigns, bachelor and bachelorette parties, family reunions, and more — bring a truly creative and unexpected experience to your gathering.
(Yes, you can have a snowy owl at your Harry Potter watch party!)
🏢 Corporate & Team Events
Elevate team building, staff appreciation days, and company events with a live wildlife experience that pulls everyone into the present moment, inspires wonder, and leaves them reinvigorated.
📚 Schools, Libraries & Summer Camps
Live raptors make wildlife biology come alive in a way no textbook can. All of our programs meet many Michigan K-12 Science Standards — perfect for classroom visits, library programs, after-school events, and STEM days.
🌿 Senior Living & Memory Care
Bring the wonder of nature to residents with a gentle, engaging live animal experience that sparks joy and meaningful conversation.
🤝 Fundraisers & Community Events
Make your next fundraiser, festival, or public event stand out with a live raptor education booth that draws a crowd.
🐦 For Wildlife Lovers
Surprise the wildlife lover in your life with a private raptor visit you won’t find anywhere else. A great gift for the birder or nature enthusiast in your life.
Make our raptors the main event — gather your people and let us do the rest.
Force-Free Policy
At Great Lakes Raptor Center, the welfare of our raptors is our highest priority. While it's rare, a raptor may occasionally be unable or unwilling to participate in a program. We always respect that — it's how we maintain trust with each bird and keep them enthusiastic about programming over time.
If a bird refuses participation before we arrive at the program location, the program may be rescheduled for a future date, or canceled and fully refunded.
If a bird refuses participation after a program has already begun, the program will continue without that raptor. Programs that have already begun are not eligible for reschedule or refund for any reason.
Because of this policy, we also cannot guarantee that any specific raptor will be featured at your event. Though we do everything we can to ensure our raptors want to participate (and refusal is rare), the final lineup is subject to change at any time.
Cancellation Policies
Weather Policy
If disruptive weather conditions require cancellation before a program begins, you will receive a full refund or the option to reschedule.
Once a program has been underway for 15 minutes, it cannot be refunded or rescheduled for any reason.