NEW at Suffolk Owls for 2024….

Hi! We’re pleased to announce an exciting selection of new Close Encounters with our birds and animals at Suffolk Owl Sanctuary.

Meerkat Encounters

It’s great fun to take a walk on the wild side with The Mob. During a Meerkat Encounter, you will spend time inside their enclosure discovering all about these fascinating creatures with one of our trained handlers. Lasting for approx. 20 minutes, encounters are restricted to a maximum of 4 people, minimum age 8. The cost per encounter per person is £30 excluding admission to the Sanctuary. ** CLICK ME for more information and booking.

Armadillo


Encounters

Spending time with these friendly desert dwellers will provide a memorable opportunity to learn all about their lifestyles and characters. In the company of an expert keeper to provide insights to their fascinating world as you engage with the endearing pair, perhaps treat them to their favourite snacks and take some memorable photos. Beginning at 10.30 and lasting for 20 minutes, Armadillo Encounters can be booked in advance, price £30 per person excluding admission to the Sanctuary. Max 4 participants, minimum age 8. ** CLICK ME for more information and booking.

KEEPER for the DAY EXPERIENCES

Later this year you’ll be able to dive deep into the world of looking after our birds and animals with a Keeper Experience for half a day or a full day. During a typical Keeper Experience you will spend time with one of our expert staff as they show you the ropes of zoo husbandry. You’ll be taken behind the scenes to work up close and personal with some of the birds or animals you will be looking after, and to participate with regular tasks including cleaning their enclosures, preparing their food and feeding them, creating enrichment for the animals or birds, and getting involved with talks and events.

Animal Keeper Experience (Half Day AM)

Available from July. Minimum age 13, 10am - 12.30pm
The half-day experience involves working with our Meerkats, Ferrets, Armadillos and other animals and will include some of the following activities: Enclosure cleaning • Food preparation • Introduction to animals • Enrichment making • and feeding the animals during talks. Supervised by an experienced keeper, a Half Day Animal Keeper Experience costs £85 per participant, £150 for two. Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult (18+) for the duration. The Experience will be pre-bookable up to 4 weeks in advance, will last for approx. 2.5hrs and includes admission to the Sanctuary, and a Keeper Certificate. Email us here at info@owlhelp.org.uk if you would like to be advised when booking opens.

Bird Keeper Experience (Half Day PM)

Available from July. Minimum age 13, 1.30 - 4.00pm
This half-day experience involves working with some of our birds and will include some of the following activities: Aviary cleaning • Food preparation • Flying a bird • Bird training • preparing and participating in the Flying Display • Enrichment Making • and Telemetry Tracking. Accompanied by an Experienced Keeper, the Half Day Bird Keeper Experience costs £85 per participant and £150 for two. Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult (18+) for the duration. The Experience It is pre-bookable up to 4 weeks in advance, lasts for approx. 2.5hrs and includes admission to the Sanctuary, and a Keeper Certificate. Email us here at info@owlhelp.org.uk if you would like to be advised when booking opens.

Keeper for the Day Experience

Available from July. Minimum age 13, 10.00am - 4.00pm
Bookable up to 4 weeks in advance, this popular hands-on Keeper for the Day Experience includes elements from each of the Half Day Bird and Animal Keeper Experiences. The full day costs £145 for one participant, £270 for two. Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult (18+) for the duration, which lasts for 5hrs and includes admission to the Sanctuary, a badge & Keeper Certificate. Email us here at info@owlhelp.org.uk if you would like to be advised when booking opens.