The Suffolk Owl Sanctuary Invites Visitors to Get Closer to Nature during the Half Term

The Suffolk Owl Sanctuary and Nature Centre – based at Suffolk’s premier visitor destination Stonham Barns Park at Stonham Aspal – is organising a fun-to-do experience for Half Term for families who want a memorable day out while getting closer to wildlife over the holiday period.

The much-loved charitable organisation that 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.  The Sanctuary is open to the public all year round where it maintains its services with the support of public donations.

During Half Term (15-23 February) there will be Indoor Flying Displays at 12.00pm featuring stunning owls featuring a variety of amazing owl species. Children will be given a Half Term Activity Sheet themed around the birds and, if they complete the activity, they can enter into a raffle to win the prize of an animal adoption of their choice.  A £1 Lucky Dip will also be running every day to raise money for the centre.

Explains Avian Trainer Jade Baldwin ‘We are really pleased to now be able to welcome visitors into our new Indoor Display Theatre. We hope that families and individuals will join us to watch the flying demonstration and meet some incredible birds from across the world.’

‘The new indoor flying space means visitors will be able to enjoy watching our birds fly while keeping warm this winter. We hope that they will not only get to see some of the animals’ personalities but also learn lots of fascinating facts about them.’

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.
Adopt an animal schemes are available and make popular presents. They range from £5 monthly upwards. 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.

Please contact the Suffolk Owl Sanctuary for further information on 03456 680 7897.