Animal Encounters

Falconry Encounters

Our falconry encounter offers a memorable opportunity to handle three of our incredible birds of prey.

The session begins by learning how to properly fit a falconer’s glove and perfect your hand position, both with and without a bird. Observe each bird being weighed and get to know a bit about their unique traits before a telemetry transmitter is attached and you head out to our flying field.

Discover the verbal cues we use to communicate with our birds of prey and experience each species showcasing its natural abilities:

• Val the Vulture will expertly eat food from your hand.
• Luna the Barn Owl gracefully glides between two people holding hands.
• Roo the Harris Hawk demonstrates her agility by chasing a simulated rabbit.
• And our White-Faced Owl, Bengal Eagle Owl, Caracara, American Kestrel and European Kestrel will eagerly land on your fist in exchange for a tasty morsel of meat. 

If there’s a specific bird you’d love to handle, please give details when you make your booking. We can’t guarantee availability in advance as our birds participate based on their willingness and moulting status on the day and, for younger participants, we will always select smaller birds based on their weight.

This immersive experience offers a deep appreciation for these magnificent birds of prey, with plenty of opportunities for photographs.

• Session time: 45 minutes. 
• Availability: 3pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. 
• Price: £30 per person (minimum of two people, maximum six). 
• Admission price: Varies by date. Cost shown above is in addition to the price of general admission for each person in the group.