california raptor center open house

Special Events

Open House

Smiling woman holds a perched owl on a gloved hand while a man and toddler in an orange hat watch
Our next Open House will be in May 2027. Stay tuned for details!

These events are free and open to all ages. No registration needed.

The CRC hosts free Open Houses during the Fall and Spring. These are family-oriented days which allow members of the community to visit the Center for a fun-filled and educational experience. Lectures on raptor rehabilitation, identification, conservation and adaptations are presented during the day. Also, numerous handlers are available to answer questions about the live educational ambassador raptors they will be holding on the glove. Visitors are invited to follow the self-guided tour route and to visit the Museum for a hands-on experience.

At the Spring Open Houses, CRC volunteers lead a "Hawk Walk" at 8 am along the levee road (meeting at the front gate) — participants are encouraged to bring binoculars.

Biodiversity Museum Day 

UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day is a free, educational event for the community where visitors get to connect with UC Davis scientists from undergraduate students to staff to emeritus professors.

Read more about Biodiversity Museum Day