Capes Raptor Centre
Get up-close to magnificent birds of prey in Margaret River.
Get up-close to magnificent birds of prey in Margaret River.
341 Boodjidup Rd, Margaret River Western Australia 6285
Bird of Prey Encounters and self-guided sanctuary walk | Allow 1.5 hours
Admission Tickets
Adult (Age 17+)
$26
Senior (65+)
$24
Child (Age 4 - 16)
$13
Child (Age 0 - 3)
Free
Opening Hours
Wednesday - Monday
10:00am - 4:00pm
Last entry: 3:15pm
School and Public Holidays
Open 7 Days
Closed Christmas Day
Birds of Prey Encounters
11:00am start
2:00pm start
Encounter remarkable raptors while exploring native bushland at Western Australia’s largest bird of prey sanctuary.
Meet powerful eagles, hawks, falcons, and owls while learning about the important conservation work that helps protect these incredible birds.
What can I expect?
Bird of Prey Encounter
Twice daily | 11 am and 2 pm
Your visit to Capes Raptor Centre includes the chance to experience a Bird of Prey Encounter, where knowledgeable wildlife guides introduce the unique behaviours, hunting adaptations, and sensory abilities that make these birds remarkable predators. Watch these magnificent raptors up-close as they soar through the flight arena, then seize the rare opportunity to have your photograph taken with an owl!
The birds you’ll see during the Bird of Prey Encounter may vary depending on the weather, particularly in winter.
Sanctuary Walk
Before or after the Bird of Prey Encounter, explore the sanctuary on a self-guided 1 km bushland walk through tranquil native forest. Along the trail you’ll discover aviaries housing resident eagles, hawks, falcons, and owls, each with their own story of rescue, rehabilitation, or sanctuary care. We provide lifelong sanctuary for birds that cannot return to the wild, and we rehabilitate and release many others each year. During spring, the trail is perfect for spotting wildflowers and orchids.
VIP Owl Encounter
Want an even more memorable experience? Choose the VIP Owl Encounter, a private experience where you’ll meet one of the sanctuary’s resident owls up close. Guided by one of our experienced bird handlers, you’ll learn about owl behaviour, including their extraordinary nocturnal adaptations, and practical ways you can protect these fascinating birds in the wild.
Private Experience | $195 for one or two people
This exclusive experience offers a rare opportunity to connect one-on-one with one of our resident owls in a peaceful bushland setting. Guided by our experienced bird handlers, you’ll learn about different owl species, their behaviours, and ongoing conservation efforts.
Your encounter includes the chance to hold an owl and take personal photos to capture the moment.
- Time: 9:30 am, before the sanctuary opens to the public
- Duration: Approximately 30 minutes
- Up to 4 additional guests may observe from the seating area (standard entry applies)
- Minimum age to hold an owl is ten years
- Bookings are required at least 48 hours in advance
- Includes free access to the sanctuary and the 11:00 am Bird of Prey Encounter
- Our 1 km walking trail is a gentle, flat walk you can complete at your own pace. We recommend allowing 45 minutes to complete the walk.
- If you’d like to learn more about the site accessibility, see the Access Guide for Capes Raptor Centre
- For school groups, see our education page.
- For trade enquiries, contact us for more information.
Amenities:
No Cafe
Toilets
Access:
Wheelchair
Prams
Can I bring my:
Camera
Caravan
No Dogs
No Drones
Suitable for:
Children
Seniors
About Capes Raptor Centre
Capes Raptor Centre was established as Eagles Heritage in 1987 to provide homes for permanently disabled birds of prey and owls that had been handed in and cared for by volunteers but, due to the nature of their injuries, could not recover sufficiently to return to the wild.
The park opened to the public on New Year’s Day in 1989. The birds you see at Capes Raptor Centre today include permanently disabled rehabilitation patients, captive-bred individuals, and transfers from other facilities. Many more are rehabilitated and released into the wild each year.
Beyond the public areas, seven acres has been set aside for wildlife rehabilitation, including a hospital and specialised facilities that support the recovery of sick, injured, and orphaned birds of prey.
One of the most common and preventable reasons raptors arrive in our care is poisoning. Not because they ate poison directly, but because they ate the rats and mice that did.
