When Raptor Hallow Sanctuary first took wing, it was a modest bird-of-prey program with a simple mission: care for injured animals and teach people about the wildlife in their own backyards. Over time, that mission evolved, and now, thanks to an incredible outpouring of community support, the sanctuary is entering its next chapter at Butler Rodman Park, a part of the Alliance Parks Department.
“This expansion is the product of years of dreaming and months of working side by side with people who believe in the same things we do,” says Josh Kuszmaul, founder of Raptor Hallow Sanctuary. “This isn’t just our project. It belongs to the community that built it with us.”
That community includes the City of Alliance, Alliance Parks and Recreation, the Greater Alliance Foundation, and many generous donors and partners who’ve helped turn vision into reality.
A New Location Rooted in Accessibility and Opportunity
Butler Rodman Park was a natural fit for Raptor Hallow’s next phase. With its central location and beautiful setting, the park offers accessibility for families, school groups, and nature lovers from across the region. The City and Parks Department helped secure the space, while the Greater Alliance Foundation played a pivotal role in convening partners, coordinating funding, and guiding the project forward.
Other contributors brought specialized resources and knowledge. The Joseph and Charlotte Mastroianni Family Charitable Fund funded a brand-new outdoor amphitheater, giving the sanctuary a place to host events, educational programming, and performances in a natural setting. 53 Accessible Alliance is creating an accessible trail, ensuring that all visitors, regardless of ability, can experience the sanctuary and its offerings.
Even Raptor Hallow’s former home, Beech Creek Gardens, remains a valued partner, continuing their shared commitment to conservation and education.
What’s Coming to Raptor Hallow’s New Home?
This new facility is more than just a relocation; it’s a complete reimagining of how a wildlife sanctuary can serve its community.
Visitors will soon enjoy:
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A quarter-mile accessible nature trail with interactive signage and native habitats.
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A new rehabilitation center designed to improve care for injured birds, small mammals, reptiles, and raptors.
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Hands-on learning experiences through animal encounters, weekend workshops, and summer camps.
With these new offerings, Raptor Hallow aims to serve more than 50,000 visitors annually, becoming a leading regional destination for wildlife rehabilitation and outdoor education.
Built by the Community. Grown by the Community.
As much as this expansion is about space and programs, it’s really about people.
“The community built this,” Josh says. “And it will be the same community who helps it grow, through volunteering, donating, attending programs, or simply helping us spread the word.”
Raptor Hallow Sanctuary’s new home at Butler Rodman Park is more than a destination. It’s a testament to what’s possible when people come together to support education, conservation, and the next generation of environmental stewards.