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ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Center for Birds of Prey

Discover adventure, birds, and how to make a difference at an ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ center.

1101 ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Way, Maitland, FL 32751

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Established in 1979, the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Center for Birds of Prey focuses on the rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation of Florida’s raptors.

The first Florida ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Society meeting was held in Maitland in March 1900 to save Florida's imperiled wading birds. Today, the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Center for Birds of Prey is located between the City of Maitland and the Town of Eatonville, carrying on that mission of protecting and saving Florida’s birds of prey.

We invite you to explore our unique, peaceful location, tucked along Lake Sybelia, just outside Orlando. Visitors can learn about the unique adaptations of raptors, challenges they face, and the many ways to get involved with helping birds of prey and the important habitats and resources they depend on.

Hours of operation are Tuesday through Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm.

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Four Eaglets Fall from Two West Orange Nests in Three Week Span
April 17, 2025 — In Oakland, volunteers rescued three eaglets in a span of two weeks. A fourth eaglet fell a week later. It's a shocking toll for two nests in the area.
A juvenile Bald Eagle flies low to the ground with a small black transmitter on its back.
Telemetry: Tracking Bald Eagles in Real Time
April 08, 2025 — The ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Center for Birds of Prey and the Avian Research and Conservation Institute are embarking on a study to better understand Bald Eagle migration and habitat use.
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