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Wine lovers – this one is for you! Spend a summer afternoon traveling the wild world of wines at Hawk Creek’s brand new event this June! Savor samples while learning all about the wine and Hawk Creek animal ambassadors from that region, such as Tracker the Eurasian Lynx and Cruz the Black-chested Buzzard Eagle. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet our newest ambassador, Calypso the Clouded Leopard!
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Ticket includes eight wine samples, a Hawk Creek wine tumbler, a flight demo, the opportunity to feed a porcupine, and a photo holding a nonnative raptor. Event is 21+ only, rain or shine!
Proceeds will go directly to helping the animals and mission of Hawk Creek Wildlife Center, a 501 c (3) non-profit organization that is home to more than 90 non-releasable animals. Hawk Creek also takes part in animal rescues, conservation initiatives, annual events, and leading over 2,500 educational programs a year to inspire environmental stewardship and wildlife conservation for generations to come.
Schedule
Timed events
June 22nd, 2024
1:00pm – Gates open
1:30 – Eagle Chat
2:00 – Flying Demo
2:30 – Wine Expert Talk
3:00 – Cat Chat
3:15 – Porcupine Feeding
2:30 – 4:00 – Raptor Photos
1:30 – 3:45 – Live Music with Chris Maloney
1:00-4:00 Wine Tasting
4:00pm – Gates close
All day
Explore Hawk Creek Wildlife Center and visit with our team of naturalists and wildlife ambassadors! Enjoy wine samples and learn about the wildlife that inhabit their region of origin.
Frequently asked questions
We offer free parking to all our visitors, located in our parking lot.
A camera, definitely. There are innumerable opportunities for photography and we strongly encourage taking advantage of them—photographs are one of the best ways to learn from and appreciate nature without taking from it. Flashes are acceptable (they don’t bother the animals) though exhibits generally take place outdoors.
Delicious charcuterie boards, snacks, and drinks will be available for purchase at our Watering Hole for our Wild Wines of the World Fundraiser.
Unfortunately, handicapped access is limited. We try to keep as natural an environment as possible, so much of the center contains gravel walkways and there is no paved ground; everything outside takes place on gravel and wood chips.
Dress for the weather. In sun, a hat and sunglasses are a good idea; in rain, ponchos or umbrellas are almost a necessity. Hawk Creek is an outdoor facility (there is one indoor-accessible building) and the only cover from rain or sun is provided by trees, tents, and the occasional standing umbrella. In more inclement weather, expect these spots to be crowded.
For the safety of our animals and your friends, we can not allow pets inside the Center. We ask that you keep them at home during your visit to Hawk Creek.
Service animals are permitted only in certain areas. If you have a service animal with you, please check in with a member of staff on arrival so we can ensure you get the most out of your experience!
