Bird of Prey Experiences
Are you or someone you know an avid birdwatcher? Then these birds of prey experiences are ideal. An animal experience with a difference, see the birds fly, learn fun facts about them and even get the chance to handle them (with the supervision of an expert handler of course!). Meet an array of birds, from fascinating falcons to extraordinary eagles, our UK wide encounters are the perfect gift for any bird enthusiast!
Get Up Close and Personal with a Birds of Prey Experience
Did you know that peregrine falcons are the fastest animals on the planet? Reaching speeds of over 200mph when hunting prey, it’s incredible to watch them fly. With our falconry experiences, you will discover the beauty of these breath-taking creatures that were used during WWII to intercept homing pigeons! We also offer an array of owl encounters, giving you the chance to see these magnificent, nocturnal animals up close. A wonderful day out is guaranteed with one of these remarkable experiences.
Real Customer Stories
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Sarah w · 21-08-2025
Fun in school holidays
We always use our buy a gift vouchers in the school holidays to spread costs. We had a great time at York Birds of Prey Centre. It's so hands on and you get really close to some magnificent birds
Family Days Out Choice Voucher
Steve · 05-08-2024
Great Day
Mercer Falconry owner Dan, is full of knowledge and enthusiasm. He makes the session entertaining and everyone got to handle the birds, despite there being 30 people at the event. The birds are really well looked after and it is great to share in Dans enthusiasm and love for his craft.
Three Hour Birds of Prey Day for Two
Mark · 05-10-2025
Great gift
Thoroughly enjoyed this experience
Three Hour Birds of Prey Experience for One – Special Offer
Dude · 18-09-2022
Great fun, so informative
We had a great morning, easy to find location, plenty of opportunity to get close to the birds, lots of information and opportunity to ask questions
Bird of Prey Falconry Experience for Two
Lj · 30-10-2025
Very Enjoyable Experience!
The experience was great! The hawk was beautiful and very well trained. The guide was very enthusiastic and they had a great sense of humour. They were very knowledgeable about the birds and they were good with inexperienced/anxious participants. Very enjoyable experience. Also it is positioned in a very beautiful garden centre which makes it a nice day out!
2 for 1 Hawk Walk for Two at Hawksflight Falconry
Dan · 22-05-2024
Great experience
No booking required.
Entry to the Scottish Owl Centre for Two Adults and Two Children
Rc · 06-10-2024
A wonderful experience for a gift
I attended the Falconry experience at Stratford Park Hotel , what a wonderful three hours. The Falconer was so knowledgeable, had endless amusing anecdotes and information and connected so well with the participants. The birds were so beautiful and to be able to get close to them and take part in the feeding of them was a joy . I thoroughly recommend the experience.
Bird of Prey Falconry Experience
Les · 14-10-2024
Bird of Prey Experience
We had a fantastic time at SMJ Falconry. The birds are really well cared for. The staff took time saying a little about each species and told us the name and personality of each of the birds we were introduced to. We were then taken out where one of the members of staff showed us how to fly the birds. It was well explained. The countryside out there is beautiful and the birds were magnificent.
Birds of Prey Experience for Two at SMJ Falconry
Louise · 19-10-2025
Amazing
My 13-year-old and I had an amazing time on the meerkat experience. We went into three different enclosures where the meerkats climbed on us, sat on us and we got to feed them. We were really lucky as in the last enclosure there were three babies (6 wks) who also climbed on us and wanted lots of snuggles. Our guide was Charlotte who was fab and very knowledgeable. The actual zoo is great too with lots of different animals to see and some to handfeed as well. Definitely recommend this experience gift, and Hoo Zoo
Animal Encounters Choice Voucher
Hag · 03-07-2019
fantastic experience
totally amazing experience ..as both a bird lover and a photography nut this was right up my street
Full Day Falconry Experience for One in Gloucestershire
N · 26-03-2022
Birds of prey
Lovely experience
Two Hour Birds of Prey Experience for Two at CJ's Birds of Prey
Shirls · 05-08-2014
Owl Encounter
The whole experience was very enjoyable and Bob very knowledgeable. The party was quite large - 9 with additional spectators and although it may have slowed the process slightly it did not affect the enjoyment as each person had more than enough time with each owl.
Bob gave plenty of information about each of the owls being handled and also all the other owls he and his wife look after.
What a lovely way to spend a couple of hours on a Sunday morning.
As it is on a working farm there are also other animals to look at free of charge and a small garden centre with a lovely cafe serving home made food.
Owl Encounter in Derbyshire with BB Falconry