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International Vulture Awareness Day at Carolina Raptor Center Sept 6 – free admission if you’re bald – Charlotte On The Cheap

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Carolina Raptor Center, 6000 Sample Road, Huntersville, is celebrating International Vulture Awareness Day on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Vultures are nature’s “clean-up crews” and are important to the environment.

The special activities and events are included in regular admission:

  • Adults: $16
  • Seniors, teachers, military members: $14
  • Ages 13-22: $14
  • Ages 3-13: $12
  • Children under: Free
  • Members: Free
  • Members of Indigenous Tribal Nations
  • Family of four or individuals participating in SNAP/EBT or WIC: Free

In honor of vultures’ “bald appearance,” anyone who is bald gets FREE admission this one day.

This event will feature vulture-themed programs, activities, and games in honor of all the work that vultures do.

  • 11 a.m.: Meet a Raptor. Learn what makes raptors unique in this seated educational program with an avian ambassador.
  • 1 p.m.: Fly-By. Feel the wind in your hair as an avian ambassador shows off what they do best: fly!
  • 2:30 p.m.: Keeper Chat. Learn about Igor, the Black Vulture who lives on the Raptor Trail.

Carolina Raptor Center is within Latta Nature Preserve.

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