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NWDC Raptor Center (River Campus) — Pueblo, Colorado
NWDC Raptor Center (River Campus) in Pueblo: best for ages 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Public tours FREE through March 2027 (supported by the Colorado Lottery) per NWDC official site; private tours priced on inquiry.
Address4828 Nature Center Rd, Pueblo, CO 81003
HoursNOT open for walk-in visits. Public tours run twice monthly on Saturdays (schedule on NWDC site). Injured-bird intake/clinic hours (10 AM–4 PM daily) are for wildlife drop-off, not visitor touring.
PricesPublic tours FREE through March 2027 (supported by the Colorado Lottery) per NWDC official site; private tours priced on inquiry
Price notesFree public-tour window is time-limited (through March 2027) — re-check before relying on it after that date.
Age notesSoutheastern Colorado's only raptor rehabilitation facility (since 1981). Live education-ambassador hawks, owls, eagles and vultures are seen on scheduled tours and programs, which NWDC describes as hands-on learning 'for all ages'; best for ages 3+ who can stay with a guided group.
BookingScheduled tour or booked program only; NWDC states explicitly it is not open for walk-in visits.
Suggested timeAbout About 1 hour (scheduled tour) hours
AccessibilityNo accessibility statement captured on the official Raptor Center page as fetched 2026-11-05.
ParkingFree parking at the River Campus (shared with NWDC River Campus).
Seasonal notesStanding note from collection (NWDC's own site): public Raptor Center tours are FREE through March 2027 with Colorado Lottery support - a dated benefit; re-check after March 2027 before presenting it as current.
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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.