EIN 82-0697447 | 25494 320th St, Dedham, IA 51440 • (712) 683-5555
501(c)(3) Raptor Foundation • Dedham, Iowa

Guardians of the Bald Eagle, Peregrine & Great Horned Owl.

Saving Our Avian Resources (SOAR) is a nationally respected raptor hospital, scientific research foundation, and environmental education center dedicated to birds of prey in the Midwest.

✓ Official 501(c)(3) Charity (EIN 82-0697447)
✓ Serving Iowa & Upper Mississippi Raptor Flyway
Saving Our Avian Resources Field Operations
SOAR Wildlife Operations Hub Dedham, IA
41.9080° N, 94.8219° W
Direct Community Impact
SOAR Wildlife Mission

Raptor Rehabilitation, Research & Environmental Education

Raptors Admitted Yearly
450+
Bald eagles, hawks, falcons, owls
Flight Conditioning
100-Ft
Circular continuous-flight aviaries
Conservation Research
25+ Yrs
Pioneering lead toxicity data
Students Reached
18,000
Through live ambassador education
Strategic Initiatives

Core Community Programs

Delivering measurable, lasting outcomes across Iowa & Upper Mississippi Raptor Flyway.

Bald Eagle & Raptor Medical Care Avian Hospital

Bald Eagle & Raptor Medical Care

Specialized veterinary treatment for birds of prey suffering from lead poisoning, vehicle trauma, powerline collisions, and gunshot injuries.

  • Avian Chelation Therapy
  • Complex Wing & Bone Surgery
  • Microchip & Banding Tracking
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Continuous-Flight Conditioning Aviaries Flight Testing

Continuous-Flight Conditioning Aviaries

Rebuilding aerodynamic endurance and prey-capture reflexes in Iowa's largest custom-built 100-foot circular and straight-line flight pens.

  • 100-Foot Aerodynamic Aviaries
  • Live Prey Hunting Assessments
  • Soft Release Flight Monitoring
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Lead Toxicity Research & Hunter Outreach Ecology Science

Lead Toxicity Research & Hunter Outreach

Publishing groundbreaking scientific data on the impact of lead ammunition on eagle populations, collaborating with hunters on copper transitions.

  • Peer-Reviewed Toxicological Studies
  • Non-Lead Hunting Demonstrations
  • Statewide Raptor Health Monitoring
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Community Spotlight

The Carroll County Raptor Aviaries

Located on serene rural acreage near Dedham, Iowa, our dedicated raptor enclosures give recovering eagles, peregrine falcons, and owls the quiet airspace they require to regain wild flight strength.

100-Ft Flight
Aerodynamic Strength Recovery
Chelation ICU
Emergency Lead Detoxification
USFWS Permitted
Federal Master Raptor Banding
Solar Powered
Sustainable Conservation Facility
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The Carroll County Raptor Aviaries
Charitable Support

Invest in Meaningful Community Impact

100% of your tax-deductible gift directly funds programs in Iowa & Upper Mississippi Raptor Flyway.

$50
Feed a Recovering Owl
$120
Lead Toxicity Test & Screen
$275
Wing Pinning & Orthopedic Surgery
$500
Flight Conditioning Sponsorship
Your Selected Impact

Covers diagnostic blood testing and emergency chelation medication for a sick eagle.

$120
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