STANDARD
About the Experience: Explore the Sanctuary’s Birds of Prey Nature reserve as you learn to train and fly a bird of prey off your gloved hand. This experience is designed to allow guests to have the ability to handle and fly the program’s ambassador birds, under the supervision and guidance of a trained Hawker. It’s a very moving and special feeling connecting with an intelligent and majestic bird, learning how to teach them to fly off and to your hand, are just some of the highlights you will share.
Duration: Allow up to 60 Minutes
Availability: 10.00am, 11.30am, 1.00pm, 2.30pm, 5.00pm
Days: Thursday to Sunday
Hawking Birds: Enjoy an intimate flight experience with a Barn Owl, Sooty Owl, or a Boobook Owl (The Barn Owl is the sanctuary’s main ambassador species and is often the team’s preference, however, the handler will decide what species on the day)
Ages: Minimum age 7 years. (Persons under 7 years FREE with paying Parental Guardian
Photography: Personal photography is allowed; the team will inform participants when it is appropriate.
Participants: This experience allows up to two (2) participants.
Additional guests $50 per person.
$380
Want to donate to the bird’s care?
The Sanctuary relies on our program experiences to care for the birds living the sanctuary lifestyle. If you would like to further help, we encourage participants to add a plant pack to their booking (This option is at the checkout). The plant pack includes a pack of native seedlings designed to encourage birds to your suburban garden, with the proceeds helping the sanctuary birds. We appreciate you considering this option.
PREMIUM
includes Eagle Encounter
About the Experience: Explore the Sanctuary’s Birds of Prey Nature reserve as you learn to train and fly a bird of prey off your gloved hand. This experience is designed to allow guests to have the ability to handle and fly the program’s ambassador birds, under the supervision and guidance of a trained Hawker. It’s a very moving and special feeling connecting with an intelligent and majestic bird, learning how to teach them to fly off and to your hand, are just some of the highlights you will share.
At the end of your Hawking experience, all participants will have the opportunity to share an intimate encounter with an ambassador Eagle. The handler will explain why our Eagles have joined the sanctuary and how you can help with their preservation. Our Eagles have an affectionate side, often allowing our guests the opportunity to give them a deep head scratch.
Duration: Allow up to 60 Minutes
Availability: 10.00am, 11.30am, 1.00pm, 2.30pm, 5.00pm
Days: Thursday to Sunday
Hawking Birds: Enjoy an intimate flight experience with a Barn Owl, Sooty Owl, or a Boobook Owl (The Barn Owl is the sanctuary’s main ambassador species and is often the team’s preference, however, the handler will decide what species on the day)
Eagle Encounter Included: At the end of your booking, experience an intimate encounter with a Whistling Kite or a Wedge-tailed Eagle (Handler will decide what species on the day)
Ages: Minimum age 7 years. (Persons under 7 years FREE with paying Parental Guardian
Photography: Personal photography is allowed; the team will inform participants when it is appropriate.
Participants: This experience allows up to three (3) participants.
Additional guests $50 per person.
$480
Want to donate to the bird’s care?
The Sanctuary relies on our program experiences to care for the birds living the sanctuary lifestyle. If you would like to further help, we encourage participants to add a plant pack to their booking (This option is at the checkout). The plant pack includes a pack of native seedlings designed to encourage birds to your suburban garden, with the proceeds helping the sanctuary birds. We appreciate you considering this option.
