What Can I Expect

Family-run birds of prey fun in Surrey! We're offering vouchers for a trio falconry sessions including the one-hour taster, the half day and the full-day experience.

Birds of prey and falconry is a way of life for this Surrey family and their mission is to share their passion through displays, educational events and these experience days which take place on a private farm near Dorking.

The 'Rangle' taster experience (which refers to the teeny stones fed to birds of prey to aid digestion) is perfect for all ages, as it gives you an insight into the world of birds, with plenty of time to meet and fly several species too within your one-hour session.

By far the most popular is the half day 'Gauntlet' experience. The name refers to the gloves that falconers wear to handle the birds when they land on their hand. During your half-day visit you'll learn all about flying raptors and finding out how such gloves are not only there to protect you from those beaks and claws, but also serve as a perch.

Then there's the 'Yarak' full day experience at this centre in Surrey. A bird 'at yarak' means they are in peak condition both physically and mentally, making it a formidable hunter. The day gives you the most in-depth look at the work of a falconer on a day to day basis.

Indeed every bird has its own character. Take for example Bamu, the cheeky African Spotted Eagle Owl who loves to plane watch (these Surrey farms are under the Gatwick flight path!), so much so that he has been known to fall backwards off his perch!

During all of these Surrey birds of prey experiences, you'll get to fly a variety of birds, with up to five different species to meet on your day. And if you fancy it, a Hawk Walk can be the focus of your one-hour or half day experience - it's up to you!

When Is It Available

• Selected weekdays and weekends between February and November
• Dates and session times are subject to availability and weather conditions
• Full day experiences generally start at 10am finishing around 4pm

Suitable For

• 'Rangle' Minimum age 5 (12 for hawk walk)
• 'Gauntlet' & 'Yarak' Minimum age 12 (18 for Yarak with Eagles and Vultures)
• Under 16s must be accompanied by a participating or spectating adult

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