We are delighted to announce that at last night’s awards evening we won the Bronze Award in the Small Visitor Attraction category. Congratulations to Encounter Cornwall who won Silver and Via Ferrata Cornwall who won Gold. Thank you to all … Continue reading →
We are pleased to be able to offer a new flying experience. You will have the opportunity to work with a keeper, flying 2 to 3 of our amazing owls (or other birds of prey). The experience will last … Continue reading →
As our full season comes to a close we are please to offer entry on the two weekends of half term (21st & 22nd & 28th & 29th) at a reduced rate of £8 per head for all (under 3 … Continue reading →
GOOD NEWS We are delighted to announce that we are a finalist in the Small Visitor Attraction of the Year category of this year’s Cornwall Tourism Awards and have been commended in the Wildlife Friendly Business Award category, Overall … Continue reading →
Come and join us at the Sanctuary on Saturday 30 September 2023 between 10am and 4pm for a unique opportunity to learn more about British Wildlife & Conservation. Entry price on the day will be a reduced rate of £8 … Continue reading →
Considering one last outing before school starts? Why not come and join us at the Sanctuary this coming weekend. As well as all the usual activities there will be a quiz, storytelling, face painting and on Sunday 3rd we will … Continue reading →
Friday 4th August 2023 To celebrate we are offering half price owl encounters. Participants must be 11 years old or over, pre booking is advised please call the Sanctuary to enquire. Come and visit and learn more about these amazing … Continue reading →
To celebrate all things meerkat we are offering half price Meerkat Encounters on this day only. Come and meet our mob and learn more about these amazing animals. To book and pay for the encounters please call the Sanctuary between … Continue reading →
Are you a budding photographer, do you have a favourite photo of one of our residents? Would you like to feature in next years Sanctuary Calendar? We are looking for photographs to feature in our 2024 calendar, all photos … Continue reading →
NEW ARRIVAL We are delighted to announce a birth at the Sanctuary and introduce you to Charlie our baby emu. Charlie hatched on Coronation Day and can be seen in this video exploring his or her new surroundings under … Continue reading →
Save the date and come and join us at the Sanctuary to experience a range of additional activities (at no extra cost to entry) and learn more about British Wildlife & Conservation. Some of the groups joining us on the … Continue reading →
We will be opening our Fox Enclosure on Sunday 23rd April 2023 All are welcome to join us for this special day and see Teddy at play in her new enclosure. James Dundon, from Radio Cornwall, and his Mechanical Organ … Continue reading →
We would like to say a big thank you to James and his team from BT in Truro who volunteered at the Sanctuary on Friday. They got stuck in assisting us in continuing to get our new fox enclosure ready. … Continue reading →
Come and celebrate with us this weekend, 4th & 5th March 2023 • Storytelling sessions on Saturday 4th March • Quiz about Owls and other Animals in Literature • Come dressed in your best Book or Cornish outfit! All correct … Continue reading →
Tearoom Refurbishment? ? With much thanks to Alyson Zammit and her project management and interior design skills, not to mention her gang of helpers our tearoom has been refurbished. Come and see for yourselves enjoy some some soup, … Continue reading →
To celebrate World Lemur Day we are offering reduced rate Lemur Experiences for one day only. Come and meet our Black & White Ruffed Lemurs for the special price of £30 per person including entry to the Sanctuary. Maximum number … Continue reading →
For Saturday and Sunday 22nd, 23rd, and Saturday and Sunday 29th and 30th October 2022 we are offering entry at a special price of £7.50 per person for anyone aged 3 and above. ? Come and meet our owls … Continue reading →
Our meerkats have moved into their new habitat and they are now looking forward to inviting visitors into their new purpose built indoor experience space. For one weekend only we are offering meerkat experiences at a reduced rate of … Continue reading →
With confirmed cases of bird flu in the South West and the Government’s implementation of an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone across Cornwall, Devon, Isles of Scilly and part of Somerset we regret that we cannot at present take in any … Continue reading →
Save the date and come and join us at the Sanctuary to experience a range of additional activities to learn more about British Wildlife & Conservation. Joining us on the day will be CRAG – Cornwall Reptile & Amphibian Group … Continue reading →
We would like to say thank you to everyone who submitted entries for our calendar competition. The winners have been agreed and the calendar has been printed. Congratulations to the following people whose photos are featured in our calendar, Roz … Continue reading →
It is with great regret that I find myself writing yet another good-bye to an amazing fox and friend. It only seems yesterday that I got a phone call asking me to take on a one-year-old fox that had been … Continue reading →
Fox Fundraising We would like your support. We are raising funds for our new fox enclosure. The enclosure will provide them with more space, allow all visitors the chance to see them and enable us to extend our educational talks. … Continue reading →
Tripadvisor 2022 Travellers’ Choice Award Winner Thank you to all of you for your support, we made the Tripadvisor list that celebrates attractions that consistently deliver amazing experiences. This means we’re in the top 10% of attractions worldwide!! To see … Continue reading →
In reviewing the welfare of our animals (with our ethics committee), it was decided to rehome Daisy and Malteser. As a Sanctuary we do not have suitable pasture for them, especially in the winter months. Daisy & Malteser’s new home … Continue reading →
Are you a budding photographer, do you have a favourite photo of one of our residents? We are looking for photographs to feature in our 2023 calendar, all photos used will be acknowledged on the calendar. A few rules, Photos … Continue reading →
To celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at the Screech Owl Sanctuary we are inviting you to take part in a royal drawing competition. We are asking you to draw your favourite of our owls, other birds or animal with their … Continue reading →
Saturday 21st May 2022 10am to 4pm Save the date and come and join us that the Sanctuary to experience a range of additional activities (at no extra cost to entry) to learn more about British Wildlife & Conservation. … Continue reading →
Free Easter Trail & Quiz (11th April 2022 to 24th April 2022 ) We have hidden 10 Easter eggs around the Sanctuary – each containing a question. Answer all the questions and return your completed quiz to the gift shop … Continue reading →
Famed for their cunning and stealth, these orangey-red dogs with their bushy tails can be seen in towns and the countryside. They come out mostly at night but can also be seen during the day if you’re lucky! COMMON NAME: … Continue reading →
Lemurs are only found in the wild in Madagascar which is a large island of the coast of Africa. They are a medium sized primitive primate. They can live for up to 18 years in the wild. SCIENTIFIC NAME: Varecia … Continue reading →
MARCH MADNESS @ SCREECH OWL SANCTUARY We are only open at the weekends in March, join us for some fun and March Madness!! 5th and 6th March – St Piran’s weekend Bring your St Piran’s flag, wear your Cornish sporting … Continue reading →
NEW ARRIVALS We are excited to announce the arrival of Victor and Lola to the Sanctuary. They are a breeding pair of Black and White Ruffed Lemurs on loan from Cornwall Nature Conservancy. Once settled in we will be offering … Continue reading →
We have been informed by DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) that we can no longer offer raccoon experiences to the public. Raccoons are classed as an invasive, non-native (alien) animal and as such the government are … Continue reading →
Come and join us for some half term fun this coming week before we close for the winter. Additional activities include a free children’s trail and nature quiz with sweet treats for each completed quiz and spooky treats in the … Continue reading →
RED FOX ENCOUNTERS We are pleased to say that we are now able to offer limited encounters to meet Meadow our red fox. Encounters must be booked in advance, each encounter will be approximately 15 minutes and limited to 2 … Continue reading →
We are pleased to say that the wallabies are settling in well at the Sanctuary and are now ready to meet the public. We will be offering wallaby encounters twice a day at 10.30am and 3.15pm. This will be … Continue reading →
We are delighted to introduce you to Logan Billy a Great Grey Owl and the newest addition to our flying team at the Sanctuary. She is just over 2 months old and her training is going well. Watch her in … Continue reading →
EXCITING NEWS!!!! We are pleased to announce that Gary Zammit from Feadon Farm will be joining the staff at the Sanctuary in the middle of July 2021. Gary has many years of experience in wildlife conservation and management. We are … Continue reading →
We have been looking for some time to refresh our flying team and are pleased to introduce you to two new birds who once they have grown accustomed to their new surroundings we hope to have as part of our … Continue reading →
We have had to make some very difficult decisions regarding some of our residents. With eleven confirmed cases of Avian Influenza (bird-flu) in England, DEFRA have made it a legal requirement for all captive birds to be housed indoors, during … Continue reading →
The Sanctuary is pleased to be partnering with children’s author Teresa Heapy on the launch of her new book. Recently Paula and Karen along with Honey one of our Tawny Owls spoke with Teresa Heapy about The Wonder Tree and the … Continue reading →
Finlay Barrass a Year 6 pupil at Feniton C of E Primary School achieved his Torbay & Devon Civic Award in 2019/2020. This involved achieving various activities which included, an active and non-active hobby, active citizenship in school and the … Continue reading →
SCREECH OWL SANCTUARY TO OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FROM 6th JULY 2020 Since our last update in early June, the Government has issued a whole range of guidelines and there has been lot of paperwork to get our heads … Continue reading →
For all those bird lovers out there as the Screech Owl Sanctuary we have partnered with Birding Planet an online bird watching community. They wish to support us and other bird conservation organisations on four different continents. They are raising … Continue reading →
Fundraising update.. we have reached 100 supporters and 32% of our target HUGE THANKS to all who have supported both via the fundraising page and directly. Today 05/05/2020 is #givingtuesdaynow so just a little reminder that we still need to continue … Continue reading →
We would like to thank the many supporters, near and far, of Screech Owl Sanctuary who have been generous with their support to date. Following a number of requests via facebook we have now set up a crowdfunding page on … Continue reading →
SANCTUARY WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE Since our last weekly news update life in the UK has been turned upside down and the government announcements and guidelines have significantly impacted the operations of the Sanctuary. We continue to be in operation to … Continue reading →
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN WITHDRAWN FOLLOWING GOVERNMENT GUIDELINES MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND – FREE CORNISH CREAM TEA FOR MUM 21st & 22nd March 2020 Bring your Mum to the Sanctuary for some special treats: – if you pay for your Mum’s entry, we … Continue reading →
Environmental News We aim to minimise the environmental impact of the Sanctuary – below is one example of an action we have taken Community Engagement During February we were able to provide support, via gifts, donations or sponsorship, … Continue reading →
St Patrick’s Day – 17th March 2020 £6 entry on the day for anyone who can show proof of the following * being called Patrick * having an Irish address * having Irish ancestry or for anyone wearing an Irish … Continue reading →
This week we are focusing on our educational value. We are keen to promote and develop our educational links locally. In the first 2 months of 2020 we have made the following educational connections: – We have agreed 5 work … Continue reading →
SANCTUARY WEEKLY NEWS UPDATE On a regular basis we plan to report progress against our six core values. These values are: – Rehabilitation; Conservation; Education; Research; Community; and Environment. This week we are reporting on Community Engagement. As the new … Continue reading →
We would like to introduce ourselves, we are the Hopkins family, (from left to right) Tamar, Kevin, Karen & Isaac the new custodians of Screech Owl Sanctuary.
Continue reading →As some of you know the sanctuary has been up for sale for just over a year and it is nearly 30 years since we the founded Screech Owl Sanctuary and became the guardians of the owls. It is inevitable … Continue reading →
We were extremely proud to be selected for the national awards and win the Bronze Award in the small attraction category at the visit England Excellence Awards which is a huge achievement for us. Thank you to all of our … Continue reading →
The Bennett’s wallaby has mostly tawny grey fur, with a white chest and belly, and a dark brown muzzle, paws and feet. This wallaby is also known as the red-necked wallaby, because of the red-tinted fur on the back of … Continue reading →
