International Raptor & Falconry Center

Making the world a better place for raptors through education and science

A clearinghouse of knowledge for “All things Raptor”

  • We are a nonprofit organization that serves raptors, whether in the wild or captivity using education to help provide a better world for them.

  • We offer educational programs and hands-on experiences for all ages to learn about these apex predators.

  • We contribute to raptor conservation through the sciences of research and rehabilitation.

  • We honor the culture of falconry by practicing it ethically and mentoring the next generation of falconers.

We are not open to the public (yet) by appointment only.

⬇️ Your journey starts here! ⬇️

Not sure where your journey is heading or are you just curious??

⬇️ Keep scrolling to find out! ⬇️

Raptor & Falconry Experiences

Totally obsessed with raptors or curious about them?
We get you up close and personal to learn about their natural history!

Leroy: Harris Hawk
Photo: Phil Kani

Raptor Experiences

Experience a free-flying hawk/falcon up close all while learning about the natural history of their wild counterparts.
(This is NOT hunting)

Enedina: Saker Falcon
Photo: Steve Comstock

Falconry Experiences

Nothing compares to experiencing nature through the lens of falconry. Experience the privilege of witnessing how these secretive predators hunt in the wild through our falconry experience!
(This is HUNTING)

Raptor Education & Outreach

Education & Outreach

Are you an educator or community outreach planner looking for something unique, the IRFC Flying Team can do unique!

➡️ We offer formal/informal education presentations and outreach to inspire a connection to these magical predators that deserve a better world.

Have an outreach event?
Or a special event?

⬇️ Please visit our (your) Event page! ⬇️

Raptor Conservation & Rehabilitation

Conservation & Research

We help raptor enthusiasts build connections with the raptors they admire. If you love raptors and the welfare of wild raptors is keeping you up at night, we can help you get some sleep! 
We promote conservation efforts for Species of Conservation Concern throughout the region.

Research is an important component of conservation. It provides the knowledge that drives conservation focus and illustrates the necessary actions.

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Rehabilitation THIS IS A PRIORITY!

Currently, raptors in Northern Arizona that find themselves sick or injured have nowhere to go to receive competent medical treatment. Most of these birds are euthanized or end up in facilities that do not have the capacity to care for them. Or they die waiting for care. 💔

IRFC WANTS TO CHANGE THAT!

We are raising funds in order to expand our rehabilitation program.
We need intermediate aviaries for birds that are out of ICU but not quite fit enough for release.

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