at S.O.S. for 2012
Suffolk Owl Sanctuary is Open Daily – January 3rd - December 23rd
Aviaries and woodland walk plus S.O.S. Owl Safari for youngsters daily
Flying displays take place 2 or 3 times daily from April 9th - September 30th
PLEASE NOTE: All visitors are free to take photos and videos within the Sanctuary
at any time. The "Photo Days" referred to below are special events for enthusiasts
- please click the appropriate links for further details.
Events for 2012
For more details on the following events, please call 0845 680 7897 or download a copy of our events leaflet here
Photo Day at S.O.S. – Sunday May 13th.
An opportunity to photograph some of our spectacular birds in natural surroundings as part of a Photo Workshop conducted by a leading wildlife photographer. We are holding other photo days on
Sunday May 13th
Saturday June 23rd
Sunday July 8th
Sunday August 5th
Saturday September 8th
- click here for more details
May Day Bank Holiday - Monday May 7th
“Meet The Babies” weekend as we introduce the first of our newly hatched owls, plus 3 flying demonstrations & a special visit from Jenny's Ark Pet Zoo (click here for details)
S.O.S. Charities Fair – Saturday & Sunday May 19th & 20th 2012
Stalls and stands from many local charities. Organic vegetables from Growing Places. Free prize draw. Face painting & Safari Trail. Flying displays. Please contact us if you would like free space to promote your charity!
Owl Night Fundraiser – Saturday May 26th 2012
A special chance to see owls flying in the cool of the evening. Adults £3, Children £1.50, Family (5) £7.50. Doors open 6.30pm, flying display 7.00pm. Please call ahead before making a journey.
Spring Bank Holiday & Jubilee Tuesday- June 4th/5th
“Meet The Babies” weekend with newly-hatched owls, "Meet The Meerkats" 3 flying demonstrations daily and Jubilee Fun & Games. All visitors dressed in 1950's Style will get Free Admission on Jubilee Tuesday!
Mediaeval Weekend – June 15th (scghools only) and June 16th & 17th 2012 (open to all)
Step back in time in our medieval village. Meet Knights, falconers, archers, serfs and domestics. Flying displays and medieval craft demonstrations.
including
Fathers Day – June 16th
Bring Dad along for a special treat - a free photograph taken with one of our magnificent birds of prey
Owl Night Fundraiser – Saturday July 14th 2012
A special chance to see owls flying in the cool of the evening. Adults £3, Children £1.50, Family (5) £7.50. Doors open 6.30pm, flying display 7.00pm. Please call ahead before making a journey.
Summer Fun with Jenny's Ark Pet Zoo
Jenny and her retinue of friendly pets will be with us all day throughout the Summer Holidays on Wednesdays until the end of August 2012. Visitors will be able to meet & handle the rabbits, snakes, guinea pigs, lizards, tortoises, giant snails, giant millipedes and many other delightful and fascinating creatures who come to stay with us for the day. Jenny's Ark Pet Zoo will be with us
Wednesday July 25th
Wednesday August 1st
Wednesday August 8th
Wednesday August 15th
Wednesday August 22nd
Wednesday August 29th
OUTSHOW - Ufford Bygones & Fun – Sunday July 29th 2012
Ashley and some of our most popular birds will be at this long-standing and very popular event - why not come along and see us there?
For more information about the event please click here
Day Bird Of Prey Day – Sunday July 29th 2012
Displays and demonstrations of falconry equipment, skills and techniques. Falconry taster sessions. Safari Trail. Face painting. Flying displays.
painting. Free children's activity. Free prize draw.
S.O.S. Conservation Fair – August 11th & 12th 2012
Stands and stalls from a variety of conservation groups. Free entry to those donating a garden tool to Tools With a Mission charity. Nestbox makers. British Deer Society, Bee Keepers, B.T.O. Ringing Demonstrations, Hedgehog Rescue. Suffolk Amphibian and Reptile Society and East Anglian Bat Group. Meet Cleo and Bo the macaws. Walk with the alpacas. Free prize draw. Please contact us if you would like free space to promote your conservation group!
Owl Night Fundraiser – August 18th 2012
A special chance to see owls flying in the cool of the evening. Adults £3, Children £1.50, Family (5) £7.50. Doors open 6.30pm, flying display 7.00pm. Please call ahead before making a journey.
Harvest Home & Local Food Fair – September 15th & 16th 2012
Harvest produce stalls from local producers. Find out about beekeeping. Cheese tasting. Organic vegetables. Local ice cream. Children's competition for the best cup cake. Free prize draw. Flying display. Please contact us if you would like free space to promote your locally produced food and drink!
Hollow'een Hoot – October 28th 2012
Pumpkin decorating. Prize for best fancy dress costume. Safari Trail and Spooky Quiz. Meet the tarantula. Free prize draw. Collage a bat or pumpkin mask. Flying display. And a really terrifying free face mask for every young visitor!
Remembrance Sunday – Sunday November 12th 2012
Free admission for all serving troops and veterans. Military vehicles. Reptile roadshow. Meet our exotic visiting birds. Free children's activity. Flying display. Free prize draw.
Christmas With The Owls – Saturday & Sunday December 1st & 2nd 2012
Charity stalls and Christmas cards. Santa's Grotto. Christmas Pudding Trail. Free hot chocolate.
Flying display. Unique gift shop. Free prize draw. And who knows - even the reindeer may turn up...?
Late Night Christmas Shopping - t.b.c.
PLEASE NOTE - all events subject to change & weather conditions -
please call ahead to check arrangements before making long journeys)
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If you would like to arrange a school visit or perhaps would like us to visit you for a group talk or event, please contact us - our resources are limited but we are happy to comply whenever we can!
For more information or to make a booking, call us on local rate number 08456 807 897 or e-mail us at info@owl-help.org.uk