Sponsorship Packs Starting from £30 – Sponsor a bird of prey for a loved one this Christmas – the perfect gift for all bird lovers!
Whether it is the cute owls, majestic eagles or fascinating vultures that have caught your attention, you can adopt one of them. Sponsorship packages start from £30
Who are you choosing?
*Gordon the Great Grey Owl
*Mr Wick the Aplomado Falcon
*Ethel the White Headed Vulture
*Toruk the Stellers Sea Eagle
You will receive a sponsorship pack plus the chance to meet your sponsored bird. We also have many more birds to choose from so why not have a look and see who your favourite is. We have over 80 birds to choose from!
We are happy for photos to be taken of our birds as they are important ambassadors for their species and play an important role to help protect and conserve.
Our birds play a huge part towards education, research and conservation projects.
However please adhere to the following conditions.
For more information regarding our policy please click here.
Thank you.
Meet the Minnies Handling Experience
£10 pp (subject to availability)
Enjoy a wonderful time at Thirsk Birds of Prey Centre whilst getting to know and meet some of our smaller feathered friends.
This exciting addition to your visit runs at 1:00pm and 3:00pm. Two birds will be able to be handled at one of the dedicated handling times. Photographs are welcome and the duration is around 10-20mins. Please book your Meet the Minnie’s Experience on arrival to avoid any disappointment as this experience is very popular.
We have a selection of feathered friends that might take part on the handling experience depending on the centre’s commitments on the day.
- Red Footed Falcon
- Aplomado Falcon
- Barn Owl
- Mackinders Eagle Owl
- White Faced Owl
- Harris Hawk
- Kestrel
Purchase tickets at reception. Tickets are non-refundable. Please arrive at the meeting point 5-10minutes ahead of your handling experience time.
We advise for children to be 4 years old and up to take part on this mini experience
This handling experience does not include admission into the centre.
