Eagles Flying
| County: | Co. Sligo |
| Tel: | 00353 (0)71 9189310 |
| Email: | eaglesflying@utvinternet.com |
The attraction for all the family - excitement, fun, photo opportunities and much more at affordable prices. Experience Eagles, Hawks, Owls and Vultures flying right over your head or landing next to you on your hand. You have never been that close to a raptor. Ireland's largest Bird of Prey Centre offers incomparable experiences.
350 birds and animals out of 76 different species - 100 of them being Birds of Prey, some of them with a wingspan of 3 metres are waiting for you. The interactive and highly entertaining bird shows start at 11.00 and 15.00 daily.
Before and after the shows you can enjoy guided tours or walk the 27 hectare parklands and see the birds in aviaries. You can also cuddle the animals in the Pet-Zoo. In case of rain the shows can be presented indoors.
General Information
| Address: | Ballymote Co. Sligo |
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| Telephone; | 00353 (0)71 9189310 |
| Email: | eaglesflying@utvinternet.com |
| Website: | http://www.eaglesflying.com/ |
| Location: | 25 kms from Sligo |
| Season: | April 1st - November 7th |
| Open Times: | Apr-Nov: 10.30-12.30, & 14.30-16.30 Shows at 11 and 15.00 |
| Tours: | Duration: 30 minutes. Languages: English, German, French. |
| Booking Contact: | eaglesflying@utvinternet.com |
| Manager: | Lothar F. Muschketat D.Biol.MSc |
| Average Visit Length: | 2 hours |
| Entrance Fees: |
Adult: €9.90, Student: €8.90, Child: €5.90, Family (2 adults + 2 children): €29.50 Group Rates: Adult: €7.90, Child: €4.90 (for special discounts call 0872110538) |
| Audio Visual: | Show: 60 minutes |
| Exhibition: | Birds of Prey and other birds/animals; Supervised Touch-Zoo with different species |
| Restaurant: | Kiosk offering beverages and snacks |
| Picnic Area: | No |
| Information Guide: | English |
| Coach Parking: | Yes |
| Group Booking Necessary: | No |
| Car Parking: | Yes |
History
The IRISH RAPTOR RESEARCH CENTRE is a scientifically managed sanctuary for Birds of Prey and Owls.
Situated on 27 hectares, the sanctuary is home to about 350 birds and animals out of 75 species.
Established in 1999 the centre was originally set up for research purposes only, but as a consequence of increasing interest and local awareness, it was decided to open parts of the centre to visitors.
In the summer of 2003 EAGLES FLYING introduced its birds to the first eager visitors and numbers continue to increase every year.
The Eagles Flying Show is both fun and educational for the whole family! The scientists on hand present information on each of the birds and raptors in general and if you ever had a question about a bird of prey - well, here you go - just ask!
As the sanctuary became better known, people from all over Ireland started bringing in injured birds and other helpless wildlife. We try to heal all these patients and if possible return them to nature.
This hospital and rehabilitation sector is now the most time consuming and labour intensive department at the centre.
We cooperate with international Zoos breeding endangered species for reintroduction-programmes. In 2007 the Irish Raptor Research Centre / Eagles Flying received the accreditation as EU-Zoo.
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