Haven Falconry Bird of Prey Centre Station Road, Havenstreet, Ryde PO33 4DS
About the Business
Welcome to the Haven Falconry Bird of Prey Centre, located at the picturesque IW Steam Railway in Havenstreet, Ryde, United Kingdom. Our establishment is a recognized point of interest and tourist attraction, serving as a popular destination for bird lovers, families, and tourists who are seeking an unforgettable experience with birds of prey.
At our centre, we are dedicated to educating the public about the importance and conservation of birds of prey. Our team is made up of highly experienced and trained falconers who are passionate about the birds that they care for. They are always on hand to answer any questions and to provide visitors with a unique hands-on experience with our feathered friends.
When you visit our centre, you will have the opportunity to get up-close and personal with a variety of birds of prey, such as eagles, hawks, owls and falcons. You can witness their incredible hunting skills during our daily flying demonstrations or watch them perched in their aviaries while you gain a deeper understanding of their natural behaviours and habitats.
Our centre is also home to a popular ‘owl encounter’ experience, where visitors can handle and fly an owl in a private session with our trained falconers. This is an opportunity to bond with one of the most majestic birds on the planet, all while receiving an educational talk on the natural history and characteristics of owls.
Our facilities are wheelchair accessible, and we cater for individuals, groups and parties of all sizes. We also offer a range of experiences for corporate events, schools, and organized groups. These experiences provide visitors with a unique opportunity to connect with nature and learn about the value of conservation efforts to sustain the bird of prey population.
We would love for you to join us at the Haven Falconry Bird of Prey Centre, where you can witness the power and beauty of these magnificent creatures up close. Visit us today, and let us show you the incredible world of birds of prey.
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Location & Phone number
IW Steam Railway, Station Rd, Havenstreet, Ryde PO33 4DS, United Kingdom
Reviews
"Beautiful birds of prey in an easily accessible area. Flying shows at various times each day. Well worth a visit"
"My overwhelming impression was how inappropriate it was to have adult and young (one looked very young) birds of prey tethered to plinths with no space to fly. A child who was with me used the word cruel and we couldn't find any information to explain why it wasn't. It could be that the birds were waiting to be picked for the flying show and, to be fair, they didn't look stressed except perhaps for one that seemed to be trying to flap and fly. Falcons in small aviaries cited opposite owls in small aviaries didn't suggest great planning (owls hunt falcons so perhaps this caused stress for the falcons although these falcons were big). The indoor reptile house was okay with the Mantis the star of the show. The skunks seemed content as did the ferrets although I didn't want to pay £5 to walk a ferret in order to get closer. Maybe the birds have a much better and safer life and better care than they would have in the wild. They all looked beautiful with healthy and immaculately shiny feathers. But there needs to be more information on display and more active explanation as to why large birds of prey - and some of the owls are huge - are kept in fairly small aviaries and why this is okay if it is okay. And they really need to get their act together with the tortoises. A decent substrate and information on tortoise diet and how the keepers try to meet dietary needs would be good. The bird of prey flying show was impressive. The birds on display to get to fly and are majestic to watch. The staff clearly work hard and care about the animals but at the end of the fifteen minute visit I had more questions than answers including questions about the ethics of big birds living in small aviaries."
"BRILLIENT day out.... Treated hubby to a birds of prey experience.... You not only get to meet the birds up close you get to fly them and learn so much about each bird of prey❤️. Truly amazing, beautiful birds with the individual personality... Plenty of time to take some amazing photographs up close AND in flight... A fantastic day out. Owls oin the forest stage. Ferret walking. Birds if prey show on main field where the birds fly right past you AMAZING for adults and to capture and educate your children... Highlight the red kites flying to music... A sight of beauty. Very friendly staff and affordable gift shop too. Don't forget to say hello to the Skunks x Thank you for some perfect memories on our Honeymoon... Coal you made it very personal for us both and look forward to posting pictures on our return home x"
"The falconry centre is attached to Havenstreet Steam Railway. You get half price access to the centre if you have bought a ticket to the railway. The falconry centre is small, but worth the reduced entry price. You will find eagles, hawks, owls and vultures, and a reptile centre. There are free bird-of-prey flying displays in a field in the Havenstreet Railway. We were treated to a visit from a wild sea eagle and a buzzard during our display - brilliant!"
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