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Eurasian Eagle-Owl

65 destinations · 29 states

Native Range
Europe, North Africa, and much of Asia

Eurasian eagle-owls have a presence that is easy to notice even when they are sitting still. Their huge orange eyes, broad head, and long ear tufts give them a striking profile, but watch the face as the owl turns toward different sounds around the habitat. Those ear tufts are feathers, not ears, and their actual ears are hidden within the facial feathers. At a zoo or wildlife destination, a resting owl may suddenly become alert, rotate its head, or stretch its wings before settling again. Their broad wings allow remarkably quiet flight, an important advantage when hunting at night. Eurasian eagle-owls eat a wide range of prey, including mammals, birds, and other animals they can overpower. Native across Europe, North Africa, and much of Asia, they inhabit forests, rocky areas, and open landscapes where nesting sites provide shelter. A close look at the feet reveals powerful talons designed to grasp prey, while the enormous eyes show how well suited this owl is to hunting in low light.

Eurasian Eagle-Owl

Where to see Eurasian Eagle-Owl

65 destinations across 29 states

65 destinations

Aikman Wildlife Adventure

Arcola, IL

Alligator Adventure

North Myrtle Beach, SC

Aloha Safari Park

Cameron, NC

Animal Adventure Park & Preserve

Harpursville, NY

Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo

New Braunfels, TX

Ararat Ridge Zoo

Williamstown, KY

Atlanta Safari Park

Commerce, GA

Bee City Zoo & Honey Bee Farm

Cottageville, SC

Big Joel's Safari

Wright City, MO

Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park

Alto, MI

Brights Zoo

Limestone, TN

Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Williamsburg, VA

Cape May County Park & Zoo

Cape May Court House, NJ

Cascades Raptor Center

Eugene, OR

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

Cincinnati, OH

Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park

Lake Ariel, PA

Coastal Wilds

Frankford, DE

Emerald Coast Zoo

Crestview, FL

Fort Rickey Discovery Zoo

Rome, NY

Fresno Chaffee Zoo

Fresno, CA

Greenville Zoo

Greenville, SC

Gulf Breeze Zoo

Gulf Breeze, FL

Houston Interactive Aquarium & Animal Preserve

Humble, TX

Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium

Kansas City, MO

Lake Superior Zoo

Duluth, MN

Metro Richmond Zoo

Moseley, VA

Monterey Zoo

Salinas, CA

Moody Gardens

Galveston, TX

Myrtle Beach Safari

Myrtle Beach, SC

National Aviary

Pittsburgh, PA

Niabi Zoo

Coal Valley, IL

North Georgia Wildlife Park & Safari

Cleveland, GA

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium

Omaha, NE

Phoenix Zoo

Phoenix, AZ

Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

Tacoma, WA

Potter Park Zoo

Lansing, MI

Reptile Gardens

Rapid City, SD

Riverbanks Zoo & Garden

Columbia, SC

Rosamond Gifford Zoo

Syracuse, NY

Safari North Wildlife Park

Brainerd, MN

San Diego Zoo

San Diego, CA

San Francisco Zoo

San Francisco, CA

Southwick's Zoo

Mendon, MA

Sylvan Heights Bird Park

Scotland Neck, NC

T&D's Cats of the World

Penns Creek, PA

Tanganyika Wildlife Park

Goddard, KS

The Creature Conservancy

Ann Arbor, MI

The Wild Animal Park

Chittenango, NY

Tiger Safari Zoological Park

Tuttle, OK

Tiger World

Rockwell, NC

Topeka Zoo

Topeka, KS

Tracy Aviary at Liberty Park

Salt Lake City, UT

Virginia Safari Park

Natural Bridge, VA

Virginia Zoo

Norfolk, VA

Washington Park Zoo

Michigan City, IN

Wild Florida Adventure Park

Kenansville, FL

Wilderness Trails Zoo

Birch Run, MI

Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center

Grants Pass, OR

Wildlife Learning Center

Sylmar, CA

Wildlife World Zoo

Litchfield Park, AZ

Zoo Knoxville

Knoxville, TN

Zoo Miami

Miami, FL

Zoosiana

Broussard, LA

Zootastic Park

Troutman, NC

ZWF Miami

Miami, FL

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