OWL and BIRD OF
PREY EXPERIENCES
& ACTIVITIES
at EXMOOR OWL & HAWK CENTRE
Discover
Exmoor...come fly with us, ride with us, stay with us .....
and you will want to return again and again....
WINTER
ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
12th February - 30th March
Half
Day Bird of Prey or Owl Experience - 2 for 1 offer - £100
for two people, save £75
Spectator - £20
River
and Field Experience, Birds of Prey or Owls - 2 for 1 offer
- £60 for two people, save £40
Spectator - £20
Alpaca
Walks - 1hr - £30 for two
Return
of our ever popular Hawk Walk with Dale along our private
river trail, our amazing Harris Hawk - £70 for two people
flying
Special
winter short break for two -
one night B&B, hour alpaca walk, fly an owl, groom donkeys
& shetland ponies, including lunch- £100
NB
Due to the above changes to our flying schedule, all of our
un-redeemed vouchers due to expire before 31st March 2012 will
have an automatic extension to 31st October 2012 (this does
not apply to Groupon or other third party vouchers)
At
Exmoor Owl and Hawk Centre we focus on your enjoyment at interacting
with the birds of prey in a safe environment. We enjoy allowing
the birds and animals at the Centre to have a good quality of
life, while we watch, and they train us how to allow them to
behave in as natural a way as possible. We all can learn a great
deal from our companion birds and animals.
We
have a large collection of owls and birds of prey, with perhaps
the best collection of flying owls in the country, ...... plus
hawks, eagle, kookaburra and palm nut vulture. Many of the owls
are not flown at other centres and make very special experiences.
Our
birds are amazing flyers - they love it. In their training
we have taken what they show us and enhanced this behaviour,
to create some incredibe flights. As the birds experiment
more with their skills, they increase their self confidence,
and then show us even more. Training these birds is a privilege,
exciting, and inspirational. Come and enjoy them with us.
OUR FULL RANGE OF ACTIVITIES WILL RUN
FROM 31ST MARCH - 31ST OCTOBER 2012 AND VOUCHERS MAY BE PURCHASED
FOR ANY OF THE SUMMER/SEASON ACTIVITIES
River
and Field Bird
of Prey or Owl Experience,
9.30-11.00 approx; £60.00
for one, £100 for two, £140 for 3 and £180 for four, spectator
£20
A PRIVATE SESSION FLYING FOUR BIRDS IN THE FIELD AND UP THE RIVER
You
will be met by the bird handler and taken through the owl garden
to the field, where you will fly four of our amazing owls and
hawks,... including Elsa the Harris Hawk as she twists and dives
across the field, and Nadi, our Bengal Eagle Owl through the trees
and up the river. This is a truly private and special experience
away from the day visitors to the Centre, giving you an incredible
opportunity of experiencing hands on interaction with the birds.
Includes complementary drink and FREE entry to the Centre for
the day.
Half Day
Bird of Prey or Owl Experience flying
eight birds during the morning
9.30-1.00 approx, - £100.00 for one, £175 for two, £250 for 3;
£300 for four participants; spectator £20
Your half day begins with a welcome
cup of tea after your journey, and you will be met by the bird
handler for the day. During the Half Day you will enjoy a combination
of the River and Field and the Owl Experience in the Barn, flying
a total of eight birds to your gloved hand or perch, over the
field, up the river, and in the barn. An amazing all-round opportunity,
including tea and cake at morning break. This also includes FREE
entry to the Centre for the rest of the day.
Full Day Bird of Prey or Owl Experience -
flying up to ten special
birds throughout the day, with coffee, cakes, lunch and cream
tea included! 9.30-4.00pm approx. - £150.00 for one, £250 for 2, £350
for 3 and £400 for 4 participants; spectator £30
Spend
the day with us and enjoy Exmoor hospitality and being pampered.
In addition to the memorable morning flying of the birds (as above,
you will enjoy a two course lunch, and then set off on a hawk
walk (45 mins) alongside our river with Dale, the Harris Hawk.
Then join the bird handler for the afternoon flying display as
guests, .... a relaxing part of the day when you can just watch
and enjoy the more challenging birds as they are flown in the
field. After the display you are treated to a very welcome Somerset
Cream Tea, before your journey home or stay with us. Ask about
our bed and breakfast at time of booking.
Multi-activity
day or 'Taster Day' 10.30-4.30
Entry to the Centre,
Animal Encounters with donkeys and shetlands, half hour alpaca
(or other animal) walk, fly an owl (20 flights approx), lunch
and cream tea ..........£25
per person (minimum 2 people), additional children £12.50
each
"We
visited you on a bright October day hoping for a great day out.
What we got surpassed all of our expectations. A beautiful setting,
with wonderful staff & from walking the Alpacas & Shetland
ponies through to been allowed to participate in flying then
owls in the barn & seeing Buzz the Buzzard been flown along
with 4 others – fantastic.The day was without doubt the
highlight of the holiday & fantastic value – 2 adults
& 2 children, lunch, tea & cakes all for £75 –
we spent almost 6 terrific hours with you & will definitely
come back – recommend it to anyone with children.
Fantastic
& thank you." NH Family.
Hawk
Walk with Dale 4.00 - 5.00pm;
£40.00
for one, £70 for two, £100 for 3 and £125 for four (sorry no spectators) TAKE
A WALK WITH DALE, OUR TRUSTED HARRIS HAWK, FOR A QUIET PRIVATE
SESSION ALONG THE RIVER TRAIL AT THE END OF A BUSY DAY! At the end of the flying display you
have the opportunity of going out with our falconer and Dale,
our amazing Harris hawk, for the memory of a lifetime. You will
just love flying this bird along our private river trail, watching
him and encouraging him to fly through the trees and branches,
over the river, and swoop up to your gloved hand from the waters'
edge. A really spectacular and fun experience in a magical place.
Owl
Evening
5.00
- 6.30 pm
You pay only £150 whether you are on your own or with family and
friends up to 6 participants. Larger groups - poa
This is a unique and special
opportunity to enjoy the peace and tranquility of this beautiful
place in the early evening with your family or friends, and fly
four or five owls in our field and alongside our private stretch
of river, and including Nadi, our well known bengal eagle owl.
In inclement weather the flying will be in the medieval barn.
A memorable, unique experience totally on your own in the quiet
evening air.
Following
your activity why not stay B&B with us and enjoy a relaxing
evening with a fine meal and wine at a local restaurant or pub
in the delightful village of Porlock. A perfect combination for
a celebration of short break!
We
hope you enjoy watching some of our videos of the OWLS and
HAWKS at our Centre - where you can fly these amazing birds
to your gloved hand.
EXMOOR OWL AND HAWK CENTRE
ZOO INSPECTORS REPORT 29TH JUNE 2011
As we are a designated zoo we have detailed and thorough inspections
every three years from the West Somerset Council and from a Defra
appointed veterinary inspector. Our recent inspection was carried
out in May 2011. We are delighted to have received an outstanding
report from our recent Zoo Inspection, which we would like to
share with you:
The Inspectors wish to congratulate the proprietors on the
attractive, friendly and varied nature of the Owl and Hawk Centre.
The birds were being kept in very clean environments, and were
in very good health. The surrounding farm buildings are of great
interest. There is a range of activities for visitors to undertake.
The development of the linhay as a centre for spreading awareness
of the Exmoor environment, including to people not visiting the
animal areas, is to be applauded.
The audio-visual presentation associated with the flying owl display
(11.30 display) in the barn is original, inspiring, and attractive.
The Centre is making its necessary conservation contribution mainly
through its educational and public awareness work.
TEN
GOOD REASONS why you should book your falconry activity
with us!
We
have been running successfully for 19 years, and working
with animals and birds of prey for over 25 years
We were one of the first falconry and owl centres to
offer birds of prey experiences, and are recognised
leaders in this field
We have a zoo licence, undergo regular inspections,
and keep all our birds of prey, owls and animals according
to zoo licencing recommendations
None of our birds of prey or owls are tethered, all
are kept in aviaries and flown out of their aviaries
We have third party insurance to £5 million for your
protection when flying our birds of prey
We have one of the most diverse collections of flown
owls in the country, including some really special owls
which you can fly
You can fly as many as 12 different birds of prey or
owls during a Bird of Prey Experience day with us -
not just one or two!
We are located in one of the most beautiful parts of
the country for flying our birds of prey
You can stay B&B in our magnificent 15th century
farmhouse when you fly with us. All refreshments are
provided by ourselves to the same high standards.
All
our falconry activities with the birds of prey are
hands on and interactive, so you experience the thrill
of flying the birds - our experiences are about you
and the birds
All
our birds of prey and owls are housed in aviaries, and are
flown daily unless in moult or rest break
The
Bird of Prey and Falconry Centre will be closed to all activities
from 2nd January to 12th February, and the birds of prey
and owls are given a much needed holiday. To do this they
are 'fed up' to ensure they have a happy rest period.
View our booklet on our Owls and Birds of Prey. You can
even print this off before your visit if you wish.
