Raptor Education Group

What Raptor Education Group does

Raptor Education Group, Inc. (REGI) is a private nonprofit wildlife rehabilitation and public education organization founded in 1990 and headquartered on a single rural site at N2160 W Rollwood Rd, Antigo, Wisconsin. Its mission is the care and rehabilitation of sick, injured, or orphaned native bird species, with a particular emphasis on raptors, alongside public education on wildlife issues. The organization holds federal and state permits required to legally house raptors in captivity and to bring live birds on educational programs, and maintains a roster of 19 Avian Ambassadors — non-releasable birds representing species including eagles, owls, hawks, falcons, vultures, ravens, crows, and kestrels — that serve as permanent education residents.

Core services span wildlife rehabilitation intake (clinic open 8 am to 4 pm seven days a week, by call-ahead appointment only), guided on-site Raptor Tours during the June–August summer season and a seasonal Owl-O-Ween tour in October, the Raptor Adventures Summer Camp for children ages 7–13 across two age-segmented sessions, in-person Raptor Programs featuring live birds of prey, the Going Lead Free advocacy initiative addressing lead poisoning in wildlife, and the Adopt-a-Bird symbolic adoption program supporting individual ambassadors such as Eclipse the raven. The organization is led by founder and Executive Director Marge Gibson (with co-founder Don Gibson also engaged) and carries Platinum Transparency certification from Candid.

Revenue is generated through a mix of per-visitor tour fees ($12 per adult, $8 per child), summer camp registration fees with scholarships offered, public donations, symbolic bird adoptions, and a small gift shop, supplemented by grants from regional foundations. Distribution is direct-to-consumer and entirely on-site or via mobile outreach, with no app, no API, and no e-commerce beyond basic donation and adoption flows. The organization is not open to the general public without prior arrangement and operates exclusively within Wisconsin, with no current international or multi-state footprint.

Name

Raptor Education Group

Legal name

Raptor Education Group, Inc.

Website

https://raptoreducationgroup.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Raptor Education Group is a Wisconsin-based nonprofit founded in 1990 that rehabilitates sick, injured, and orphaned native bird species and delivers public raptor education through on-site tours, summer camps, and a 19-bird Avian Ambassador program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wildlife Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190), Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Zoos and Botanical Gardens (712130)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Wildlife Rehabilitation & Release Centers (Public Viewing/Education) (THAAAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation & Release (BPAGAIAC), Wildlife Sanctuaries, Conservation Parks & Reserves (Visitor Operations) (THAAAAAG)

Keywords

• Wildlife rehabilitation services
• Raptor education programs
• Bird of prey conservation
• Wildlife summer camps
• Injured bird care

Headquarters

HQ city

Antigo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tour Fees: Charges for raptor tours and Owl-O-Ween tours. Tours cost $12 per adult and $8 per child. Pre-registration required.
2. Summer Camp Registration: Registration fees for Raptor Adventures Summer Camp sessions. Scholarships available for families who need financial assistance.
3. Donations and Adopt-a-Bird: Public donations and symbolic bird adoption program where supporters can financially support specific birds like Eclipse the raven.
4. Wildlife Rehabilitation Services: Clinic services for sick, injured, or orphaned native bird species. Public encouraged to call before bringing birds in.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Raptor Education Group, Inc. (REGI) provides wildlife rehabilitation and public education services focused on raptors and native bird species. It operates an on-site clinic that accepts sick, injured, or orphaned native birds, delivers in-person educational Raptor Tours and seasonal Owl-O-Ween tours featuring live avian ambassadors, runs the Raptor Adventures Summer Camp for children ages 7-13, and supports an Adopt-a-Bird symbolic adoption program.

Product overview

Raptor Education Group (REGI) is a nonprofit wildlife rehabilitation and education organization offering a portfolio of programs centered on raptor and native bird conservation. The core offerings include wildlife emergency rehabilitation services for injured birds, educational Raptor Programs with live avian ambassadors, guided Raptor Tours during summer months with seasonal Owl-O-Ween variations, and the Raptor Adventures Summer Camp for youth. Supporting programs include the Going Lead Free initiative addressing lead poisoning, the Taking Flight newsletter, and an Adopt-a-Bird symbolic adoption program. The organization operates from its Antigo, Wisconsin facility and is not open to the general public without prior arrangement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Raptor Tours Guided on-site tours at the REGI Antigo, Wisconsin facility where visitors meet live avian ambassadors—including owls, hawks, eagles, falcons, vultures, and ravens—at various stations on the property. Available June through August as standard Raptor Tours and in October as seasonal Owl-O-Ween Tours with $5 pumpkin painting add-on. Pre-registration required; $12 per adult and $8 per child (12 and under).
• Raptor Adventures Summer Camp In-person summer day camp program for children ages 7-13 featuring live birds of prey, nature exploration, group games, crafts, and environmental stewardship education, held at the REGI facility in Antigo, Wisconsin.
• Wildlife Rehabilitation Services Emergency care and rehabilitation services for sick, injured, or orphaned native bird species, including lead poisoning treatment, provided through REGI's on-site clinic in Antigo, Wisconsin. The public is directed to call (715) 623-4015 before bringing a bird to the facility, which is not open to walk-in drop-offs.
• Raptor Educational Programs Educational programs featuring birds of prey that teach the public, schools, and community groups about wildlife issues and conservation, delivered using live avian ambassadors at the REGI facility.
• Adopt-a-Bird Program Symbolic adoption program allowing supporters to provide recurring financial support for specific resident avian ambassadors such as Eclipse the raven, Rosie, Leo, and other named birds.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Loon RescueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFriends and collaborators mentioned in the Winter 2025 newsletter. REGI works with Loon Rescue on loon rehabilitation efforts.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• The Raptor Center (University of Minnesota): A university-affiliated raptor hospital and education program in Minneapolis. Directly comparable as a raptor-focused rehabilitation and education organization serving the public, with similar ambassador-based programming and clinic intake model.
• Delaware Valley Raptor Center: Pennsylvania-based raptor education and rehabilitation organization using live ambassador birds. Closely comparable to REGI in mission, scale, and education-program delivery.
• Carolina Raptor Center: Nonprofit raptor rehabilitation and education center in Huntersville, NC. Operates a similar model of avian ambassadors, public tours, summer camps, and wildlife rehabilitation services, making it a close operational peer.
• Center for Wildlife (Cape Neddick, Maine): Wildlife rehabilitation and education nonprofit serving northern New England. Comparable for native bird rehabilitation, public education programs, and community-based environmental outreach.
• WildCare (San Rafael, California): Wildlife rehabilitation and education nonprofit in the Bay Area. Operates a similar model of native wildlife care, school education programs, and public-facing events, including raptor handling.
• Cascades Raptor Center: Wildlife hospital and nature center in Eugene, Oregon focused on raptor rehabilitation and education. Matches REGI on core activities — live raptor ambassadors, public tours, and clinic services.
• World Center for Birds of Prey (The Peregrine Fund): Boise, Idaho-based raptor conservation and education facility. Comparable as a raptor-focused nonprofit combining conservation research, education programming, and live ambassador exhibits for visitors.

Others

• Loon Rescue: Wildlife rescue organization focused on loon rehabilitation, identified in REGI's own materials as a collaborative partner. Adjacent rather than directly competitive, but comparable as a nonprofit wildlife rehabilitator.
• University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Raptor Education Group Alumni: UWSP runs a College of Natural Resources with raptor education emphasis and a live bird program. Functions as an enabling/credentialing peer — supplying potential interns and partner resources — though not a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Audubon Society of Portland / Portland Audubon Wildlife Care Center: Regional Audubon chapter with a wildlife care center offering raptor rehabilitation and education. Broader scope than REGI (multiple programs beyond raptors), but directly comparable in raptor care and public education.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RaptorEducationGroupInc
• Instagraminstagram.com/raptoreducationgroup
• Xx.com/raptoreducation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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