"RAPTORFEST" Boyd Hill Nature Preserve

St. Petersburg, FL (February 7, 2026) – Immerse yourself in the world of raptors at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve’s 12th Annual Raptor Fest on Saturday, February 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 1101 Country Club Way S.
This free, family-friendly event offers a close encounter with raptors and a day full of engaging activities. Highlights include live demonstrations of trained raptors in free flight, environmental exhibits, bird walks, and photo opportunities with live birds of prey. Attendees of all ages can enjoy interactive activities, and food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Only handicap parking is available at the preserve. Parking is located at Lake Vista Recreation Center (1401 62nd Ave. S.) and Lakewood High School (1400 54th Ave. S.), with free shuttle services operating from both locations to the event site.
The mission of Raptor Fest is to support the Birds of Prey program at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve. The preserve is home to 17 non-releasable raptors that play a vital role in educational outreach. These birds, deemed non-releasable by licensed rehabilitators, are cared for by the City of St. Petersburg Parks & Recreation Department and the Friends of Boyd Hill Nature Preserve. Raptor Fest annually raises over $10,000 to support the care and well-being of these birds while attracting more than 5,000 visitors and dozens of local vendors and environmental organizations.

• Admission: Free
• Activities:
• Live demonstrations of trained raptors in free flight
• Environmental exhibits and educational booths
• Photo opportunities with live birds of prey
• Bird walks
• Kids' and family activities
• Food and drinks available for purchase
• Parking:
• Limited handicap parking is available at the preserve.
• Free parking and shuttle service are available at:
• Lakewood High School (1400 54th Ave. S.)
• Lake Vista Recreation Center (1401 62nd Ave. S.)
• I park @Lake Maggorie 1/2 mile away 9am & walk
• There are a couple Lunch places close if interested