The Suffolk Owl Sanctuary Introduces Bandit and Toto to the public
The Suffolk Owl Sanctuary and Nature Centre – based at Suffolk’s premier visitor destination Stonham Barns Park at Stonham Aspal – is preparing for a Mother’s Day treat weekend.
Special 50% off tickets are available to Mothers and Grandmothers who come to the venue on 29 and 30 March to bring some Mother’s Day fun to families who would like to take a walk on the wild side. There is an 11.00am Meerkat Talk, special Flying Display at 12.00pm each day and Porcupine and Armadillo talks each afternoon.
There is also a Raffle to Win a Hamper which includes the special prize of a ‘Come Fly with Me’ Close Encounter at the Suffolk Owl Sanctuary. The Raffle is open to all (£1 per raffle ticket).
Head Trainer Harry Wade said: ‘We are really excited for visitors to join us on Mother’s Day weekend for our first outdoor flying dsplays of the year. The birds in our summer flying team have spent the last month building their fitness and practicing for the returning displays. Hopefully we will get lucky with some sunny weather, and it will make for a fantastic Mother’s Day.’
The much-loved charitable organisation operates a comprehensive facility for the care and rehabilitation of raptors from the region, and the public promotion of wildlife conservation throughout the UK and beyond. It is open to the public all year round where it maintains its services with the support of public donations and an adoption scheme.
Head Trainer Harry Wade said: ‘We are really excited for visitors to join us on Mother’s Day weekend for our first outdoor flying dsplays of the year. The birds in our summer flying team have spent the last month building their fitness and practicing for the returning displays. Hopefully we will get lucky with some sunny weather, and it will make for a fantastic Mother’s Day.’
The much-loved charitable organisation operates a comprehensive facility for the care and rehabilitation of raptors from the region, and the public promotion of wildlife conservation throughout the UK and beyond. It is open to the public all year round where it maintains its services with the support of public donations and an adoption scheme.
Adopt an animal schemes are available and make popular presents. They range from £5 monthly upwards. Other owls currently up for ‘adoption’ include Cobweb the Barn Owl, Titch the Tawny Owl, Cecil the Spectacled Owl and Tura the Siberian Eagle Owl along with some mammals from the Nature Centre.
The Suffolk Owl Sanctuary treats and rehabilitates sick and injured native birds of prey and has a huge and varied collection of birds of prey which are regularly featured in flying displays for the public. At the Nature Centre, and on the Woodland Walk there are mammals too including Meerkats – most recently introduced Porcupines and Armadillos – and Red Squirrels.
There are over 80 birds to see including Owls, Falcons and Vultures. There is also an Education Centre, bug hotels, indoor and outdoor children’s play areas and more.
Please contact the Suffolk Owl Sanctuary for further information on 03456 680 7897.
