CORVALLIS WILDLIFE FIELD GUIDE
Raptors, Ambassadors, and a Class of Curious Minds: A Field Trip through Chintimini Wildlife Center
A one-hour, fully outdoor field trip at Chintimini Wildlife Center where up to two classes meet raptor and animal ambassadors through guided tours and presentations.
Raptors, Ambassadors, and a Class of Curious Minds: A Field Trip through Chintimini Wildlife Center.
Set on the edge of Corvallis, this hands-on field trip brings students face-to-beak with Raptor Ambassadors and other Animal Ambassadors in an outdoor learning space. The experience is structured for schools: groups rotate between a guided ambassador tour and a formal wildlife presentation, fostering curiosity about local wildlife in a beautiful setting.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Raptors and Animal Ambassadors
Students encounter on-display Raptor Ambassadors during a 30-minute guided tour and meet two Animal Ambassadors during a 30-minute formal presentation—interactive encounters designed to illustrate behavior, ecology, and conservation.
Rotating Groups and Tailored Presentations
The visit accommodates up to two classes that split into two rotating groups; educators can choose from three types of wildlife presentations to match curriculum goals and audience needs.
An Outdoor Classroom
This fully outdoor field trip requires walking across dirt, grass, and gravel and asks students to prepare for weather, making the site a working natural-history classroom rather than an indoor exhibit hall.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
Arrival is brisk and organized: groups meet staff and then split to rotate between a 30-minute Ambassador Tour—an up-close look at raptors on display—and a 30-minute Formal Wildlife Presentation featuring two Animal Ambassadors. The core visit is one hour, with optional 30-minute or one-hour lunch additions available onsite.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this field trip suits—and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Standard field trip duration is one hour total (including arrival and departure). Groups may add a 30-minute or one-hour lunch onsite.
Dress for being outdoors in any weather; wear sturdy shoes suitable for dirt, grass, and gravel. Be prepared for a program that proceeds rain or shine.
Carpools should use the lower main lot at the end of the driveway (avoid patient drop-off spaces); buses should park in front of the Admin House. Education staff meet groups in the lower lot at the kiosk and will be present 10 minutes prior to guide buses.
Program accommodates up to two classes (up to 60 students plus chaperones). For groups larger than 60, email [email protected] to check availability.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the field trip?
The standard visit is 1 hour total (including arrival and departure). You can add either 30 minutes or a full extra hour for lunch onsite.
How many students can you accommodate?
The field trip accommodates up to two classes plus chaperones—typically up to 60 students. If you expect more than 60 students, contact [email protected] to check availability.
Where do buses and carpools park?
Carpools should park in the lower main lot at the end of the driveway; buses should park in front of the Admin House. Staff will meet carpools at the lower lot kiosk and will be present 10 minutes before bus arrivals to guide vehicles.
Is the program indoors?
No. The field trip is fully outdoors; participants should be prepared for weather and for walking on dirt, grass, and gravel.
What happens during the visit?
Visitors split into two groups that rotate between a 30-minute Ambassador Tour of on-display Raptor Ambassadors and a 30-minute Formal Wildlife Presentation featuring two Animal Ambassadors; clients may choose among three presentation types.