tours and experience

Designed with small groups in mind, our tours and experiences at Piedmont Wildlife Center are perfect for scout groups, families, friends, corporate wellness outings or mini retreats. We are located on Leigh Farm Park in Durham, NC. The park includes a disc-golf course, trails, and a large field for picnics or exploration before or after your program.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the outdoor and wooded nature of our programs, some parts of the program/tour will be inaccessible to wheelchairs, walking aids and those with additional mobility concerns. Since we are on a City of Durham park, we are limited in the improvements and additions we can implement. If you have any concerns or questions, please call us at 919-489-0900 prior to booking a tour or program.


Tour and experience options

On The Fly Tour (45 minutes, $100): The ultimate meet-and-greet. Visit each of our raptor enclosures to learn about all 7 species that live at PWC and then join your instructor at our cabin for your own personal, up-close encounter with a bird of prey! Pictures highly encouraged. Limited to 12 participants. Ages 5 and up.

Turtle Trek (45 minutes, $100, April-October): Explore PWC and Leigh Farm Park like never before! Venture off trail and into the woods on your own Turtle Trek to assist in PWC’s own box turtle research project. Use radio telemetry to find a hidden box turtle in the woods and then meet a box turtle who calls PWC home. Ages 10 and up.

*Turtle Trek program limited to 5 active participants (i.e. those who will be actively using radio telemetry), but we can accommodate 10 total individuals. Scout patches may be added for an additional $2/patch.

Paws on the Porch (30 minutes, $100): Come hang out on the porch and meet at least two of your favorite Ambassador Animals! This up-close and unique experience will give you and three friends the private animal encounter you’ve been looking for. Ask all of your animal related questions and prepare to be inspired to conserve wildlife! All ages welcome.

Perched Bird Tour (45 minutes, $100): Looking for all the fun of an On The Fly Tour but without the walking? Our Perched Bird Tour includes meeting up to 4 of our raptors on the porch of our cabin. Learn about their natural history and tons of fun facts - all in this relaxed setting. Limited to 12 participants. Ages 5 and up.