Give the gift of special memories and magical moments with our incredible hands-on experience days. Join us at Thirsk Birds of Prey Centre — an award-winning attraction with over 30 years of experience, proudly featured on The Yorkshire Vet.
We deliver high-quality, five-star experiences in a fun and friendly environment, with plenty of hands-on opportunities alongside a wide variety of amazing birds. Our experience days are highly recommended, brilliantly reviewed, and truly hard to beat.
Come and enjoy a five-star experience you’ll never forget.
£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.
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.
