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Owl Experience

Owls are fascinating birds, and this experience gives all owl lovers the wonderful opportunity to get close to and fly some of our beautiful owls. There are over 200 species of owl in the world and during this experience our team will share fascinating insight into some of those we have at the Hawk Conservancy Trust.

Your session will include meeting and flying a range of owl species, from some of smallest to the largest. The exact species you meet and fly on your experience session will vary but may include a Barn Owl, Tawny Owl, Long-eared Owl or eagle-owls. There may also be the opportunity to work with young birds in training.

Guests must be aged 16 or over (for younger age groups, we offer Young Falconer, Meet the Burrowers VIP Encounter, and Children’s Owl Experiences).

£94.50

If you already have a voucher for this experience and would like to book, please click on the orange button below and insert your voucher number when prompted at checkout.

Your Experience

Please head to Reception in the Hawk Conservancy Trust shop at the start of your session, where you will be directed to meet your host. After a brief introduction to your fellow guests and a run through of the itinerary, your experience activities will commence.

These intimate experience sessions are limited to small groups of up to six guests, with two members of our team guiding and informing you through your day. These three-hour experience sessions are available in the morning or afternoon:

Afternoon sessions are half an hour longer as they include a break to watch the 2pm flying display. If you are attending a morning session, you are most welcome to remain at the Trust and enjoy the rest of our daily activities. If you are attending an afternoon session you are welcome to arrive earlier and enjoy the daily morning activities. In either case, you may wish to visit Feathers Restaurant for some lunch or after your experience (not included). Feathers Restaurant is open daily from 10am for breakfast, until the park closes.

Frequently Asked Questions

I have a gift voucher for this experience, how do I book?

If you already have a voucher for this experience and would like to book, please click on the orange “Select a date and buy/book this experience” button above and insert your voucher number when prompted at checkout.

This experience must be pre-booked. Due to the popularity of this experience, early booking is required. Your voucher is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase; an expiry date is shown inside your gift card. Please note your experience must be booked and fulfilled before the expiry date shown. Once the voucher has expired, the experience and any related monies are forfeited.

If you would prefer to book this over the phone, please call us on 01264 773850 (between 10am and 4pm) and have your voucher number(s) to hand.

Can I bring a guest with me?

Guests are not able to accompany you on the experience, they are welcome to visit the Trust during the day (normal admission fees apply).

What should I wear?

We have a natural countryside setting: sensible footwear and appropriate clothing for outdoors are recommended. Please avoid wearing brightly coloured clothing. Most walkways are laid paths; however you may find some natural unevenness within our grounds. Please bring a mask or face covering.

Do I need any special equipment?

All necessary training and equipment are supplied.

Can I take photos during my experience?

Yes! We are more than happy for you to take photographs as a memento of your day. A member of our team can take photos for you.

Will my experience still go ahead in bad weather?

If severe weather threatens, the Trust may cancel and rearrange your experience by 2pm the day before it is due to take place. Please contact the office on 01264 773850 after 2pm the day before your experience to confirm that the weather conditions are suitable for your experience to take place.

Other useful information about your experience:

Did you know?
Palm-nut Vultures are one of the very few birds of prey that regularly eats vegetable matter and are the only vulture species to have up to 50% of their diet made up of fruits such as Raffia palm.
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