Raptorama is an annual event presented by the National Park Service at Gateway National Recreation Area with Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy, American Littoral Society, NYC Bird Alliance, and the Wildlife Center of Long Island. During the fall, millions of birds, including bird of prey migrate through New York City on their journey south for the winter - Raptorama at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge is the perfect excuse to get outside, learn more about these animals amazing journeys, and see some of them up close and personal!

Join us on Sunday, October 5th for one of our planned activities:

9:30AM to 4:00 PM: Visitor Center & restrooms open

10:00 AM: Raptor Talk in Refuge Multipurpose Room (ALS) 

11:00 AM: Live Raptor demonstration with the Wildlife Center of Long Island (arrive early!)*

12:00 PM: Bilingual Bird Walk (Latino Outdoors)

12:15 PM: Live Raptor demonstration the Wildlife Center of Long Island  (arrive early!)*

1:00 PM: Junior Ranger with National Park Service

*For the health/safety of their education animals, the Wildlife Center of Long Island sets a size capacity on demonstrations. Arrive early to ensure you get a seat!*

Or stop by any time from 10AM to 1PM for some ongoing activities:

• See some of these amazing raptors during live demonstrations and go on guided walks to observe some of these amazing animals as they migrate south for the winter!

• Stop at the Junior (Raptor) Ranger table to grab a Jr. Ranger activity book, then explore and earn your Junior Ranger badge!

• Participate in activities with our partners and friends in the tabling area out front of the Visitor Center! 

• Borrow binoculars for free at the Visitor Center Desk & observe raptors during peak migration!

For more information contact the National Park Service at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge at (718) 318-4340 or email erin_schoppmeyer@nps.gov.