The Center is an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. The Center does not receive any federal, state or local tax money. Funding is provided through visitor programs, donations, memberships, gift shop and catalog sales, grants and private contributions. Approximately 5,000 members worldwide help the Center accomplish its mission of rehabilitation, education and research.
Where is the Center?
The Alaska Raptor Center is located on 17 acres in Sitka, Alaska. Situated on the outside of Alaska's Inside Passage, Sitka is a seaside town rich with history and beauty. Outdoor adventures abound, from mountain hiking to deep sea fishing to wildlife watching. Bald eagles, bears and whales are indigenous to the area, as are deer, otters, puffins and seals.
Like most Southeast Alaska communities, Sitka is accessible only by air and by sea. Downtown is centrally located, and the Alaska Raptor Center - along with most points of interest - is within walking distance of downtown. Many residents travel by foot or bicycle as well as by car.
