My husband and I where in Sitka via a Cruise Ship for vacation. We had taken a Cruise Ship vacation two years ago and fell in love with the Eagles, but our Ship did not stop in Sitka. I had read about the Raptor Center before this years Cruise and I was really looking forward to the visit there. My husband and I were not disappointed. The walk from ...

This was absolutely the high light of a recent cruise-tour. We walked up to the center in the rain and stayed for about 2-3 hours. The center is very well maintained and you can tell that the birds come first and foremost to all of the volunteers. The volunteers are all very knowledgeable and very helpful in answering questions. Sitka and Volta ...

Beautiful facility inside and out - everything has been done to accomodate the birds they rehabilitate and for those that are no longer air borne! You immediately sense the birds and staff as "one"..total respect for their well being and that shines thru. The staff takes great pride in the Raptor Center and we as tourists viewing the ...

The Raptor Center is an exceptionally well managed facility. The priority, of course, are the wonderful birds who are residents there. I found the experience to be very educational, which I expected, but also very emotional as well. There is a grace and beauty in these magnificent birds that transcends descriptions. I left with a feeling of awe ...

it is a great place to go and learn about the birds that are in alaska.