Outreach Programs – Let Us Come To You!
These popular programs engage students through an exciting experience using live raptors to help them learn and retain information about wild animals native to their backyards without ever having to leave the classroom! We’ll explore such concepts as adaptation, habitats, predator/prey relationships as well as the actions we can take to make a difference for wildlife and the environment. Students will have the chance to explore hands-on with biofacts such as feathers and talons for up close learning. All of our programs are designed to stimulate curiosity for the natural world and help teachers reach curriculum goals in a memorable way.
Our programs are also great for scout groups, home school groups, after school activities, career day, science nights, and daycare centers.
Available daily, year-round, please be sure to schedule your program at least two weeks in advance to ensure your first choice in dates. Please indicate any subjects you would like us to cover during your program. (For example: adaptations, habitat, endangered species, or raptors in urban environments.)
Outreach Programs Descriptions

All About Owls
Featuring two species of owls native to Tennessee, this program focuses on the adaptions these nocturnal creatures use to thrive in the night-time environment.Length: 30 minutesSchedule Your Event
Schedule with us today by emailing us at natalie@smokymountainraptorcenter.org

Masters of the Skies
This program features two species of diurnal raptors (hawks, falcons, vultures) native to Tennessee, and centers on the specialized adaptations these birds utilize to become the masters of the skies.Length: 30 minutesSchedule Your Event!
Schedule with us today by emailing us at natalie@smokymountainraptorcenter.org

East Coast Raptors
Starring three or four different species of raptors native to Tennessee and the Eastern United States, this program explores what makes raptors unique in the avian world and what roles they play in our environment.Length: 1 hourSchedule Your Event!
Schedule with us today by emailing us at natalie@smokymountainraptorcenter.org
Outreach Programs Cost and Requirements
What a great way to support Smoky Mountain Raptor Center and give a great program to your classroom or other group event.
30 min programs- $125
1 hour programs in Blount County with 4 birds- $175
Assembly programs (those exceeding 60 participants)- Additional $50 fee
Same day programs (maximum of 3 programs per day)- Additional $50 fee each for 2nd and 3rd programs
Please contact us for special pricing for programs over 100 miles away
****Program costs are donations and 100% of your donation goes to the care of raptors at Smoky Mountain Raptor Center.
Maximum of 60 participants (including adults) per program
Schedule with us today by emailing us at natalie@smokymountainraptorcenter.org
Why Choose Smoky Mountain Raptor Center
-We care about our raptors and our community!
-We love teaching others to care about raptors!
-We are professionals in our field.