Audubon Center for Birds of Prey
📍 Maitland, FL
The Audubon Center for Birds of Prey in Maitland has rehabilitated Florida raptors since 1979. Visitors explore exhibits on raptor adaptations and conservation along Lake Sybelia. Open Tuesday–Sunday. A newly renovated owl aviary recently reopened.
Great place
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for school-age children and curious kids who respond well to live animal encounters in a calm, outdoor-oriented setting. The peaceful, walkable layout suits families with strollers. Toddlers can enjoy the visual spectacle of large raptors even without absorbing the educational content.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Pat Calhoun
“Great place”
Nick Spinell
“Great to see a community taking care of animals and see them being nurtured”
jd Carling
“Wildly they made the center piece of their display LGBTQ at a kids event “the 2026 winter park duck derby” where the average age was definitely was under 4. The center piece of their display with the brightest colors was about being lgbtq and had nothing to do with birds. This is a whole different level of “prey” toward peoples kids. Every other vendor had fun kid oriented stuff like kid’s tools from a builder, FWC had animal bones, etc… what a wild inappropriate display and thanks for letting us know to keep our kids far away.”
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Overview
Established in 1979, this Maitland center sits along Lake Sybelia between the City of Maitland and the Town of Eatonville. It focuses on rescue, rehabilitation, and public education about Florida's raptors — eagles, owls, hawks, and more. Visitors walk through outdoor and indoor exhibit areas, learning about the unique adaptations and conservation challenges facing birds of prey. A newly rebuilt owl aviary is a recent addition.
