We just did the Owl Experience for my wife's birthday as she is obsessed with owls and I can't... read more
We just did the Owl Experience for my wife's birthday as she is obsessed with owls and I can't... read more
Honestly I can bearly put into words just how much enjoyment I had during the experience. I booked... read more
We stopped at the Centre with our tour guide as per our request. For 8 euro each, we got a detailed tour of every bird being rehabilitated in the sanctuary, which included many owls, kestrels, eagles, a turkey vulture, etc. The Centre offers birding walks where you get to take one of the birds on a hunt in the rolling parklands of the Russborough estate. We were happy with the tour. And then the first owl was brought out for us to hold. It was a brown (tawny) owl. We got a rundown on its eating habits and breed statistics as we passed the poor bird around.
We must have shown so much enthusiasm for the one owl that they brought out a great grey owl. It was still damp from a bath and the largest owl we've seen. We took more pictures and stroked its soft feathers. Then out they bring a barn owl; quiet a sight up close. More photos, more marvelling at its softness and calm.
If it hadn't been so cold and we were not on a schedule, we could have spent even more time then we already did (an hour). A truly memorable wildlife experience!
very nice and friendly staff we get to interact with eagles, owls and so much more animals we held them and even pet them and took fabulous photos of the animals with the help of staff members who where more than happy to help us take the perfect shot of the birds! worth it!
We were a party of three generations and everyone was entralled by this visit. The guides were very impressively knowedgable and patient to engage everyone. Up close and personal with the birds. Rain prevented the flying display but we were given a voucher to return another day without charge.
If you love wildlife this place is fantastic. The staff are really knowledgeable and answered all our questions. We got to hold several owls and we’re talked through all of the breeds they have in the aviaries. The birds are all well cared for and you can really tell the staff enjoy their jobs. Would definitely visit again.
Had a lovely day out doing the Owl Experience. We were shown around and got to see all of the birds and then we got to hold some and to fly one of the owls. A really different experience and not your usual day out. Would be brilliant for families and kids too.
We very much enjoyed talking with the Falconers about each of the birds that they have on site. We got to walk from each enclosure and learn about the uniqueness of each bird and hear anecdotes about them. The highlight was going to a field for our Hawk Walk, where the Falconer had the Hawk fly away and then come back to us and land right on our arms......many, many times. So cool to watch a hawk coming down from the trees and land on your arm. Really neat experience.....especially, when you know they are not going to try to tear your face off....definitely worth the price to do this !