Owl Talks 

This is a unique and amazing opportunity to see a number of our hand-tame owls and learn about their characteristics.

These owls have been hand reared for educational purposes and range from some of the smallest species in the world to among the largest.

There is always a member of staff on hand to answer any questions and tell you lots of fascinating facts.  In poor weather this activity takes place in the Barn.

     

Owl Encounters

We offer owl encounter sessions on a daily basis with our experienced staff which are extremely popular and can be requested during your visit. During very busy periods we may not be able to accommodate owl encounters that are not booked in advance. If you would like to be assured of a session during your visit, please call us on 01726 860182 to book a place.  Participants must 11 years old or over. The encounter can be shared by two people.

30 minute Owl Encounter: £45.00  (Entry to the Sanctuary is an additional cost)

You can buy gift certificates for this personal encounter here.

Encounters cannot be booked online. If purchasing an encounter for yourself please call or email the Sanctuary to arrange a date and time for the encounter. We advise booking at least one week in advance. Sanctuary phone number is 01726 860182 & the office is open between 10am and 4pm daily.

    

 

Flying Displays  

We have two flying displays each day. In poor weather displays take place in our  Barn. This is a fantastic opportunity to see some of our birds in flight and learn more about how they live in the wild.

         

Junior Keeper Experience

This is a truly unforgettable experience providing those young animal lovers in your life the chance to go behind the scenes and learn more about our amazing animals. As a junior keeper you will get involved in feeding and caring for some of our animals. Come ready to roll up your sleeves, get stuck in and have some fun.

Sample Itinerary:-  (Note itinerary is subject to change, depending on animal welfare, weather patterns and staffing on the day)

9.00am Meet the keeper, health and safety briefing
9.30am Prepare food for the lemurs & polecat
10.00am Feed the lemurs & polecat
10.30am Mid-morning snack
10.45am Meerkats – clean enclosure, prepare & deliver enrichment
12.30pm Feed and brush goats
1.00pm Finish

Cost is £100 per child and includes the experience, a cap, certificate and an item/items from the gift shop up to a value of £10 and entry to the Sanctuary for the rest of the day.

Small print:-

The child must be accompanied by one adult from the same household (free of charge)

One adult (free of charge) can accompany multiple children as long as they are still from the same household.

Up to 4 additional, non-participating guests may observe the Junior Keeper on site for a reduced entry rate of £10 per person.

Maximum of 6 people per session (this includes both children and accompanying adults).

PRE-BOOKING ONLY – To book & check availability please call the Sanctuary on 01726 860182 at least two days in advance.  Available any day except Monday and Friday.

 

Keeper experiences for adults can be arranged separately please call the Sanctuary to discuss

Animal Talks  

Its not all about the owls!

Alongside our Flying Displays and Owl Talks we also have animal talks. During the day visitors can watch the keeper feeding & interacting with some of our other animals and learn more about their behaviour and characteristics. There is also the opportunity for visitors to purchase feed for the alpacas and goats.

 

                  

 

Animal Encounters 

Wallaby Encounter

All ages welcome, under 16yrs must be accompanied by a paying person over 16yrs, under 3yrs free.

£20 for one person, £30 for two people, £40 per group (max 6 people)

 

Meerkat Encounter, Fox Encounter or Lemur Encounter

For each of these encounters participants must be 5 years old or over and under 16yrs must be accompanied by a by a paying person over 16yrs.

£40 for one person, £70 for two people, £90 per group (max 6 people) – per encounter

 

Length of Encounters – 15 minutes

Note that entry to the Sanctuary is an additional cost.

You can buy gift certificates for these personal encounters here.

Encounters cannot be booked online. If purchasing an encounter for yourself please call or email the Sanctuary to arrange a date and time for the encounter. We advise booking at least one week in advance. Sanctuary phone number is 01726 860182 & the office is generally open between 10am and 4pm daily.