Five-star Experience Days

 Five-star Experience Days based in beautiful North Yorkshire. *****

We provide high quality experiences in a fun and friendly way with plenty of “hands on” opportunities with a vast number of birds. We have been providing these experiences for over 30 years. Our experiences are highly recommended and reviewed, they are also hard to be beaten! 

As seen on The Yorkshire Vet, Summer Time on The Farm and Apple TV!

  1. Gift Vouchers are valid from 1st March 2025 till 31st October 2025. *
  2. Spectator Tickets are available for £20 or £25 depending on which experience is purchased.
  3. Gift Vouchers will be processed and posted within 24hrs.
  4. We run these experiences most days of the week including weekends. *
  5. Vouchers can be purchased through our website or over the phone by calling 01845 587522

Buying gifts from us will help support our conservation work, breeding programs and help towards the upkeep and longevity of TBOPC and all the feathered residents.


Meet the Minnies Handling Experience

(1st March 2025 – 31st October 2025

£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.

  • Aplomado Falcon
  • Barn Owl
  • White Faced Owl
  • Kestrel
  • American Kestrel
  • Spectecled Owl
  • Makinders Eagle Owl

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.