The Experience
You now have the chance to enjoy close hand the enchanting and mystical world of handling Owls. These popular and well loved of all Bird of Prey will fly for you in hand.

At our conservation Trust you'll be met at the reception by your two hosts. After a brief introduction to your fellow guests and a run through of the course itinerary, your experience session will begin.

There will be the opportunity to fly several species of owl, such as the Barn Owl from Britain and other owl's from around the world during your session, and learn about the conservation work carried out by the Trust.

During a break for tea/coffee you will be joined by one of the Trust’s Barn Owls, and have the opportunity to view and handle this stunning bird at close quarters.

The Trust is more than happy for photographs to be taken as a memento of your day, so please bring a camera. Your hosts will be on hand to take photos of you with these birds of prey.

All training and equipment required for your session, and tea/coffee are included in the cost of your day.

Vital Information
Only guests aged 16 years and older are able to attend our experience sessions.
Once you have booked your experience session, we ask that you phone the location number after 2pm on the previous day to check if weather conditions will affect it going ahead.
If you cancel after your booking has been confirmed you will forfeit your experience session and any money that has been paid.
It may be necessary for the Trust to cancel your experience session at short notice, due to unforeseen circumstances. If this occurs we will do our best to offer you an acceptable alternative date.
This is not an intensive course, but a taster session to learn more about owls and the work of the Trust, and is set at the pace of the guests on the day.

The Weather
Please note that the Owl Experience is a an outdoor activity and therefore will only be cancelled in extreme weather conditions.

Session Length
The sessions run from 10am - 1pm.

Numbers
This voucher entitles just one person to enjoy this experience, but extra people may join you, just buy additional vouchers. The experience session is limited to a maximum of 4 guests, to ensure a more intimate and personal experience.

Spectators
Please note that only the person named as attendee may attend the course. Any person accompanying you who is not on the course, can be admitted after 10.30am when the park opens to the general public, and can enjoy the full range of activities the Trust offers. (normal ticket prices will apply). There will be an opportunity during the day for a maximum of 2 guests per person to attend one of the flying sessions, to view you handling a bird. Please advise your host on the day if you have any guests who wish to attend, and you will be advised of a time and meeting place.

Dress Code
Please wear comfortable clothing, nothing too bright, and bring a waterproof in case of inclement weather.

Availability
These sessions run on the first weekend of every month, mornings only, subject to availability, and must be pre-booked.Sessions book up very quickly, especially at weekends and often several months in advance, so it is advisable to book early. You are more than welcome to remain at the Trust once your morning session is over, enjoy lunch in the cafe'(not included) and the 2pm Valley of the Eagles display.

Location
Andover, Hampshire