Raptors and owls
Birds of Prey
Species from every continent, from hawks and eagles to falcons, owls, cara cara, kookaburra and tawny frogmouths. Take in one of our flying displays, and watch these magnificent birds in action!
Bird of Prey & Mammal Centre
Pre-book your visit to meet close to 100 birds from around the world, watch daily flying displays and continue into the walk-through Mammal Centre.
Birds, mammals, displays
A living, flying collection at the heart of the estate
This is one of the most memorable parts of Thorp Perrow: a close encounter with raptors, owls, meerkats, pygmy goats and wallabies, all set within the Walled Garden at the north end of the Arboretum.
Collection
Close to 100 birds as well as a collection of mammals
Walk
Around 10 minutes from the entrance
Experience
Flying displays plus Mammal Centre
Daily displays
Time your visit around the flying displays
Summer displays run at 11:30, 13:30 and 15:30. Winter display at 13:30 only.
What to expect
Up close with nature
The Centre holds close to 100 birds from all over the world, including eagles, falcons, owls, and a songbird aviary. In our walk-through Mammal Centre, there’s playful meerkats and African pygmy goats to see. The wallabies in the wooded walkway love being hand-fed by visitors too!
Walk-through experience
Mammal Centre
Collect specialist food from the gift shop, meet the meerkats on Meerkat Island and continue into Wallaby Wood to hand-feed the wallabies.
Plan the day
Opening times and contact
Get in touch:
Email – falcons.thorp@gmail.com
Phone – 01677 427 755
10:00 – 16:00
Centre opening hours
11:30
Summer flying display
13:30
Summer and winter flying display
15:30
Summer flying display
Dogs are not allowed inside the Centre, but there is an area outside where they can be secured.
Gifts AND EXPERIENCES
Special Experiences
If you’re looking for something more special, why not book one of the range of experience days on offer including an Owl Experience, Hawk Walk, or Falconer for the Day. Call or email the Bird of Prey Centre to find out more and book.
Gallery
A closer look
Swipe through a quick visual preview of the displays, birds and Mammal Centre before planning the day.
Useful details
Questions before you visit
How far is the Centre from the entrance and tearoom?
The Bird of Prey & Mammal Centre is in the Walled Garden at the north end of the Arboretum and is approximately a 10-minute walk from the entrance and tearoom.
Are dogs allowed into the Centre?
Dogs are not allowed inside the Bird of Prey & Mammal Centre, but there is an area outside where they can be secured if needed.
Are there toilets near the Centre?
Yes. There are toilets, including baby changing facilities and a disabled toilet within the Centre.
Is there a gift shop?
Yes. The gift shop is fully stocked with toys, games, books and gifts for all ages.