Come and get a close up view of how raptors fly and hunt. You will be amazed at how agile and graceful these birds are in flight and the accompanying educational talk is very enlightening.

Flight Display Times 10.30am and 2.30pm (weather permitting – to avoid disappointment please phone to check)

These demonstrations showcase a selection of birds and, depending on guest involvement, last about an hour.
Price: Included in your entrance fee but we do have photographic opportunities with donations welcome to raise funds for specific projects from time to time.

Spend the morning working alongside the falconers and our birds in a more personal manner.

Your handling experience starts at around 09h00 with an introduction to the work we do here after which you join the falconers in their morning chores of weighing the birds and checking their health. You will then assist the falconers in flying a bird or two after the morning flight demonstration.

To ensure a quality experience, handling days are restricted to a maximum of two people (minimum age 15yrs) and need to be booked in advance with the falconers on falconer@wildlifesos.co.za.

Price: R400.00 pp

NEW:  Kiddies Handling Experience (7-14Yrs – maximum of four to a group)

After the morning flying demonstration, younger folk can get the opportunity to meet a couple of our feathered friends.  This experience needs to be booked and paid for in advance by emailing us on falconer@wildlifesos.co.za.

Price: R200.00 per child

Come and spend a morning with us, and we will devote our time for your perfect shot.
We fly a variety of birds and also do portrait shots/natural poses of others. Group size limited to ten photographers.  Morning starts at 7:00am with a short break at around 10:00am.  Further photographic opportunities are offered during the morning demonstration at 10:30am.

Photographic days need to be booked in advance with the falconers on falconer@wildlifesos.co.za as they need to prepare birds in advance for these activities.

Prices:

1-3 Photographers R850pp

4-6 Photographers R650pp

7-10 Photographers R450pp

Non-photographers accompanying R70.00pp (Strictly no photography allowed)

We are a popular stop for school tours.  Schools need to be seated at the demonstration area by 10h30.  Our bird of prey talks are specifically targeted at school children from primary and secondary schools. They are informative yet fun, ensuring your pupils attention and imagination are captured. We are able to cover a wide range of topics that include conservation, habitat, diet, adaptations and biology and give you the opportunity to be up close and personal with these magnificent birds.

Price:  R40 per student

Teachers and guides are at no charge

Advanced booking is essential so contact us early to reserve a date at info@wildlifesos.co.za

Owl Ring Bearers

What could be more romantic for your partner than to have them surprised with an owl bearing an engagement ring, or on your wedding day, having a beautiful owl flying your wedding rings down the aisle to you!

This unique and special service is often kept as a surprise so that your future partner/guests have a real wow factor!

Contact us on falconer@wildlifesos.co.za to customise your proposal or add that extra special touch to your dream day.

Prices:  Subject to venue date and time.