🦉✨ MEET THE WITCHES & WIZARDS’ FAMILIARS THIS OCTOBER ✨🖤
Something magical is coming to TBOPC…
For October only, step into the mysterious world of witches, wizards and their feathered familiars!
During this special hands-on experience, you will:
🖤 Meet and handle a mysterious corvid
🦉 Come face-to-face with one of our beautiful owls
✨ Discover why these fascinating birds have been connected with magic, myths and folklore for centuries
You’ll have the opportunity to handle TWO beautiful birds under the guidance of our experienced bird team, with plenty of opportunities to take photographs along the way.
🎃 OCTOBER ONLY
📅 Available every open day – closed Wednesdays & Thursdays
⏰ 2:30pm ONLY
🧙 Ages 10 years & over
⏳ Approximately 10–20 minutes
Spaces are limited and we expect our Halloween familiars to be very popular, so we recommend booking your place at reception as soon as you arrive.
Will you be brave enough to meet the witches’ and wizards’ familiars this October? 🦉✨
Get even closer to some of our smaller feathered friends in this popular, hands-on experience at Thirsk Birds of Prey Centre.
🕐 Times: 2:30pm
💷 Price: £10 per person (in addition to admission)
⏱️ Duration: Approx. 10–20 minutes
📸 Photos welcome
Handle two selected birds during one of our dedicated sessions and enjoy a truly up-close experience. Learn all about each bird you meet and feel free to ask our knowledgeable bird staff as many questions as you like.
Species may include Barn Owls, Kestrels, Hawks, and Falcons depending on daily commitments.
⚠️ Booking is essential on arrival as spaces are limited and this experience is very popular.
🎟️ Tickets are purchased at reception and are non-refundable. Please arrive 5–10 minutes early at the meeting point.
👧 Recommended age: 4 years and over
ℹ️ This experience does not include centre admission.