Rutland Wildlife Sanctuary

Rutland Wildlife Sanctuary Rutland Wildlife Sanctuary is a bird and wildlife sanctuary set in 42 acres of woodland Please see our check our Big Cat Project web page for more information.
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Rutland Wildlife Sanctuary is part of a well-established bird and wildlife sanctuary set in Burley Bushes woodland in a quiet part of Rutland. Run ‘not for profit’ but to provide a safe and secure home to hawks, owls, falcons and big cats, once Lockdown is over, you are welcome to visit and enjoy a few hours away from the world exploring the woodland trail and seeing some of the most beautiful bir

ds of prey right up close. For the enthusiast we offer hands-on falconry experiences with hawks or owls and for the lover of big cats, why not join in for our ‘Big Cat’ Days guided tour - run 6 times a year. We have provisional dates for Spring and Summer 2021 -
BH Monday 5 April 2021 / BH Monday 31 May 2021 / Sunday 20 June 2021 / Sunday 25 July 2021 but of course these are subject to Lockdown rules in place at the time. https://www.rutland-falconry.com/big-cat-project

During the Summer months we are open to walk-in visitors Tuesday to Sunday each week, 10am - 4pm. Your entrance fee gives you free parking and access to our woodland trail exploring the aviaries and bird enclosures providing temporary or forever home for our residents. Birds are flown every day. Falconry experiences take place on Wednesday and Sunday each week. If you would like to fly an owl or hawk, our Bird Experiences are pre-booked, along with our Big Cat Days. By visiting the Centre, your entrance fee is a 100% donation to the ongoing rescue and rehoming programmes and is vital to continue our essential work, making sure every bird has a good home and allows us to continue to protect the biodiversity of Burley Bushes Woodland. If you are looking for a unique experience where you can relax in a natural, unspoiled habit, with a team passionate and knowledgeable about falconry, birds of prey, and big cats, we would love to meet you. Please call 07778 152814 to book your Falconry Experience or visit our website for more information.

Address

Burley Bushes, Exton Lane, Exton, Oakham, Rutland.
Oakham
LE15 7TA

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+447778152814

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Rutland Falconry and Owl Centre is part of a well-established bird and wildlife sanctuary set in Burley Bushes woodland in a quiet part of Rutland.

Run ‘not for profit’ but to provide a safe and secure home to hawks, owls, falcons and big cats, you are welcome to visit and enjoy a few hours away from the world exploring the woodland trail and seeing some of the most beautiful birds of prey right up close. For the enthusiast we offer hands-on falconry experiences with hawks or owls and for the lover of big cats, why not join in for our ‘Big Cat’ Days guided tour - run 6 times a year.

We are open to walk-in visitors Tuesday to Sunday each week, 10am - 4pm. Your entrance fee gives you free parking and access to our woodland trail exploring the aviaries and bird enclosures providing temporary or forever home for our residents. Birds are flown every day. Falconry experiences take place on Wednesday and Sunday each week. If you would like to fly an owl or hawk, our Bird Experiences are pre-booked, along with our Big Cat Days. For more information please click here

By visiting the Centre, your entrance fee is a 100% donation to the ongoing rescue and rehoming programmes and is vital to continue our essential work, making sure every bird has a good home and allows us to continue to protect the biodiversity of Burley Bushes Woodland.