Meet powerful eagles, hawks, falcons, and owls while learning about the important conservation work that helps protect these incredible birds.
Your visit to Capes Raptor Centre includes the chance to experience a twice-daily Bird of Prey Encounter, where knowledgeable wildlife guides introduce the unique behaviours, hunting adaptations, and sensory abilities that make these birds remarkable predators. Watch these magnificent raptors up close as they soar through the flight arena, then seize the rare opportunity to have your photograph taken with an owl!
Before or after the Bird of Prey Encounter, explore the sanctuary on a self-guided 1 km bushland walk through tranquil native forest. Along the trail, you’ll discover aviaries housing resident eagles, hawks, falcons, and owls, each with their own story of rescue, rehabilitation, or sanctuary care. We provide lifelong sanctuary for birds that cannot return to the wild, and we rehabilitate and release many others each year. During spring, the trail is perfect for spotting wildflowers and orchids.
Want an even more memorable experience? Choose the VIP Owl Encounter, a private experience where you’ll meet one of the sanctuary’s resident owls up close. Guided by one of our experienced bird handlers, you’ll learn about owl behaviour, including their extraordinary nocturnal adaptations, and practical ways you can protect these fascinating birds in the wild.
For information about site accessibility, view the Access Guide here.
