{"id":144972,"date":"2026-02-05T17:46:06","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T17:46:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/144972\/"},"modified":"2026-02-05T17:46:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T17:46:06","slug":"big-birds-will-soar-at-st-petes-raptor-fest-this-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/144972\/","title":{"rendered":"Big birds will soar at St. Pete’s Raptor Fest this weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"

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You don\u2019t need to go to Jurassic Park to see majestic raptors. The birds of prey that evolved from dinosaurs will be in free flight at Raptor Fest, with lots to learn from trainers and environmental exhibitors.<\/p>\n

Boyd Hill\u2019s 12th annual event supports the care of its resident raptors and community learning programs. The nature preserve\u00a0is home to around 20 birds of prey deemed non-releasable by licensed rehabilitators and are vetted to ensure they can be safely handled and used in educational programs, per the City of St. Petersburg.<\/p>\n

Parking at the preserve is for handicap permit only. A free shuttle runs between the center and parking at Lakewood High School and the Lake Vista Recreation Center. Bring an animal-loving spirit, but leave pets at home.<\/p>\n

There is no cover for Raptor Fest, happening Saturday, Feb. 7 in St. Petersburg.<\/a><\/p>\n

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