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Yellow Springs, Ohio: Raptor Center in the Woods

Large outdoor cages in the woods house hawks, owls, eagles. No visitor dogs, smoking, running, or loud noises.

Glen Helen Raptor Center

Address:
1075 OH-343, Yellow Springs, OH
Directions:
Glen Helen Raptor Center. Just east of town. From OH-343 turn south at the Glen Helen sign and follow the gravel road to the Raptor Center. Look for the yellow building on the left.
Hours:
Daily summer 9-7, winter 9-5 (Call to verify)
Phone:
937-767-7648
Admission:
Donation
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Bird of prey.

Glen Helen Raptor Center

If you go in where the address is: 1075 State Route 343 Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387. You go down the rock path and go left about 125 yards, and you will see the center. You have to pay $10 for parking.

[Erika Fowler, 07/14/2025]

Bald eagles.

Raptor Center

This somewhat random raptor reserve is off the beaten path. It's a small building with several large outdoor cages full of hawks, owls, eagles (including a bald eagle). Visiting is donation only, and every dollar helps!

[Mandy, 12/30/2018]

Only the outdoor cages are open to the public. No visitor dogs, smoking, running, or loud noises.


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