Carolina Raptor Center
6000 Sample RoadJoin us for our 2026 Spring PhotoWild! This year’s program has been thoughtfully redesigned to offer a focused, immersive experience. Attendance is limited to 20 photographers to ensure a high‑quality, personalized experience. The smaller group size and thoughtful pacing provide photographers with enhanced opportunities to capture standout images while also receiving meaningful educational insight from our staff about the raptors and their natural history.
PhotoWild runs from 8:30–10:00 AM and includes admission to the Raptor Trail after the event. Participants will have the opportunity to photograph at least five perched raptors as well as one free‑flighted bird, and the morning will conclude with an Eagle feeding.
Sessions Available: May 2nd and May 16th (Please reserve Sunday, May 17th as our designated inclement‑weather makeup date.)
Time: 8:30-10:00 AM
Location: Carolina Raptor Center - 6000 Sample Rd. Huntersville, NC
Registration: $60 per photographer ($50 for members!)
Please note that refunds cannot be issued within 14 days of the event.
Your participation directly supports Carolina Raptor Center, helping us care for our Avian Ambassadors and provide vital treatment for the patients in our Raptor Hospital.
May 2 - 16, 2026
Carolina Raptor Center
6000 Sample Road
To ignite a passion for raptors and a responsibility for our shared natural world.
The Carolina Raptor Center fosters communities where raptors and people thrive thanks to our unique blend of innovation, research, and education.
We are a world class destination for avian rehabilitation and our dedication to the birds in our care provides visitors a gateway to the natural world.