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Sponsor a Raptor Release

A Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience to
Support a Second Chance at Freedom

Be part of a truly unforgettable moment — the release of a rehabilitated raptor back into the wild. Your sponsorship directly supports the medical care, rehabilitation, and recovery of birds of prey at the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center.

How It Works

Choose Your Species & Sponsorship Tier

Select from a range of raptors — from the tiny American Kestrel to the majestic Bald Eagle. Sponsorship levels begin at $500.

Pay Upfront & Reserve Your Spot

Once payment is complete, you’ll be placed on a waiting list for your chosen species. Species availability depends on rescue intakes and recovery time.

Receive Your Exclusive Invitation

When your bird is ready for release, we’ll contact you with the date, time, and location — typically within a few weeks to a few months.

Experience the Release with Friends or Family

You may bring up to 5 guests to witness the moment your sponsored raptor soars back into the wild. Great Horned Owls, Red-Tailed Hawks, and larger birds can have up to 10 guests attend the release. 

What’s Included:

  • Exclusive invitation to a private or small-group release event
  • Personalized sponsorship certificate
  • Photo and story of your sponsored bird
  • Recognition (if desired) on our social media

Important Details

  • Advance payment is required to reserve your sponsorship.
  • Release scheduling depends on the bird’s health and readiness — exact timing may vary.
  • We’ll give at least 1 week’s notice before the scheduled release.
  • Releases typically occur within 1–6 months of sponsorship.
  • Non-owl species will be released earlier in the day and owl species will be released in the afternoon/evening. 
  • Mississippi Kites are seasonal (May-September)

Why Your Support Matters?

Every raptor you help return to the wild represents hours of rescue, rehabilitation, and care — made possible by supporters like you.

Unique Species

$

7,500

Bald Eagle

$

6,000

Great Horned Owl

$

4,500

Red Tailed Hawk

$

4,500

Barn Owl

$

3,500

Red Shouldered Hawk

$

3,500

Coopers Hawk

$

2,500

Barred Owl

$

2,500

Mississippi Kite

$

1,500

American Kestrel

$

500

Eastern Screech Owl

$

500

Support Blackland Prairie Raptor Center

Your support makes our rehabilitation, conservation, and education programs possible at BPRC!
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