Birds of Prey
Description
Schedule
Open year-round
Admission
Included with all tickets.
Accessibility
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Rough Terrain
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Wheelchair Accessible
Protecting Birds in the Wild
The Wildlife Conservation Society protects wild habitat vital to many of the species you’ll encounter in Birds of Prey, including snowy owls and Andean condors.
Howdy, Owls
Ground-dwelling burrowing owls are found throughout the Americas and Caribbean, inhabiting grasslands and arid regions. Cowboys were known to call these birds “howdy owls” because they would sit in front of their burrows and nod “howdy” as the cattlemen rode by.
In the Exhibit
King Vulture
This bird of prey is a scavenger that typically uses sight to find its next feast. The vulture’s affinity for carrion aids in keeping wild places clean.
Golden Eagle
These large raptors can be found throughout the Northern Hemisphere. Golden eagles use their agility and speed combined with powerful feet and massive, sharp talons to snatch up prey.
Palm Nut Vulture
This Old World vulture breeds in the forests and savannahs of sub-Saharan Africa. Adults are about two feet in length, with a wingspan of nearly five feet. Their diet includes small animal species but also, as their name suggests, fruits and seeds - unusual for a bird of prey.
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