Elevate your event with the ancient art of falconry

Philadelphia-based entertainment and environmental education featuring live birds of prey

make your next event wildly unique

Raptor Jawns offers a rare opportunity to engage with the natural world in a way that’s simply unmatched. It celebrates the unconventional, the authentic, and the beautifully unique - enhancing your special event.

With Raptor Jawns, your guests are not just participating in an experience; they’re creating unforgettable memories, unlike anything they've encountered before. It’s an invitation to connect with the wild in a way few ever will.

Rooted in the 5,000-year-old tradition of falconry, Raptor Jawns honors the legacy of this ancient art, connecting us with the wisdom of our ancestors. Beyond the historical significance, we also shine a light on the vital role these majestic birds play in our ecosystem, offering an educational and awe-inspiring experience that enriches both the spirit and the mind.

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about

MEET OUR TEAM

Raptor Jawns was founded by Courtney Douds, a Master Falconer with over twenty years of experience working with birds of prey. Courtney became obsessed with falconry after seeing the Royal Tenenbaums in theaters as a child, sparking a lifelong passion.

She has volunteered at rehabilitation and research centers focusing on raptors, worked as an instructor at Ireland's School of Falconry, worked in abatement – falconry pest control – on a garbage dump in New Jersey, hunted with the Kazakh berkutchi golden eagle hunters of Mongolia, and has hunted with red-tails in the United States since becoming a licensed falconer in 2011.

Meet the rest of the team

Wings & Wonders