NEW at Suffolk Owls for 2026…

Hi! We’re pleased to announce an exciting selection of Close Encounters and Keeper Experiences with our birds and animals.

Meerkat Encounters

It’s great fun to take a walk on the wild side with The Mob. During a Meerkat Encounter, you will spend time inside their enclosure discovering all about these fascinating creatures with one of our trained handlers. Lasting for approx. 20 minutes, encounters are restricted to a maximum of 4 people, minimum age 8. The cost per encounter per person is £30 This encounter does not include admission, this must be purchased in addition to any encounters. ** CLICK ME for more information and booking.

Armadillo


Encounters

Spending time with these friendly desert dwellers will provide a memorable opportunity to learn all about their lifestyles and characters. In the company of an expert keeper to provide insights to their fascinating world as you engage with the endearing pair, perhaps treat them to their favourite snacks and take some memorable photos. Beginning at 10.30 and lasting for 20 minutes, Armadillo Encounters can be booked in advance, The cost per encounter per person is £30 This encounter does not include admission, this must be purchased in addition to any encounters. Max 4 participants, minimum age 8. ** CLICK ME for more information and booking.

Porcupine Encounters

Enjoy a close encounter with these amazing animals to discover their fascinating and exceptionally curious characteristics. Accompanied by an expert keeper to answer all your questions, you'll interact with our friendly porcupine pair, taking photos, feeding them and engaging their remarkable behaviour. An exclusive experience offering a rare chance to create unforgettable memories, each encounter begins at 12.30pm on many weekdays and at weekends and lasts for about 20 minutes, Advance booking only,The cost per encounter per person is £30 This encounter does not include admission, this must be purchased in addition to any encounters. max 4 people, minimum age 13. ** CLICK ME for more information and booking.

Fly With Me


Encounters

‘Come Fly With Me’ Close Encounters are held daily and offer the opportunity for you to spend time flying one of our beautiful owls in the company of one of our trained bird handlers. Lasting for approx. 20 minutes, Encounters can be booked in advance online or on the day in person at the Sanctuary. Two places are available for each Encounter, priced £30 per participant, excluding the price of admission to the Sanctuary. The minimum age for participants is 8. **CLICK ME for more information and booking.

KEEPER for the DAY & HALF-DAY EXPERIENCES

Now is your chance to dive deep into the world of looking after our birds and animals with a Keeper Experience for half a day or a full day. During a typical Keeper Experience you will spend time with one of our expert staff as they show you the ropes of zoo husbandry. You’ll be taken behind the scenes to work up close and personal with some of the birds or animals you will be looking after, and to participate with regular tasks including cleaning their enclosures, preparing their food and feeding them, creating enrichment for the animals or birds, and getting involved with talks and events.

Animal Keeper Experience (Half Day AM)

This engaging half-day experience involves working with our Meerkats, Porcupines, Armadillos and other animals and will include some of the following activities: Enclosure cleaning • Food preparation • Introduction to animals • Enrichment making • and feeding the animals during talks. Supervised by an experienced keeper, a Half Day Animal Keeper Experience costs £85 per participant. Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult (18+) for the duration. The Experience will be pre-bookable up to 4 weeks in advance, will last for approx. 2.5hrs and includes admission to the Sanctuary, and a Keeper Certificate. Available from July. Minimum age 13, 10am - 12.30pm. ** CLICK ME for more information and booking.

Bird Keeper Experience (Half Day PM)


This half-day experience involves working with some of our birds and will include some of the following activities: Aviary cleaning • Food preparation • Flying a bird • Bird training • preparing and participating in the Flying Display • Enrichment Making • and Telemetry Tracking. Accompanied by an Experienced Keeper, the Half Day Bird Keeper Experience costs £85 per participant . Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult (18+) for the duration. The Experience It is pre-bookable up to 4 weeks in advance, lasts for approx. 2.5hrs and includes admission to the Sanctuary, and a Keeper Certificate. Minimum age 13, 1.30 - 4.00pm. ** CLICK ME for more information and booking.

Keeper for the Day Experience

Available from July. Minimum age 13, 10.00am - 4.00pm
Bookable up to 4 weeks in advance, this popular hands-on Keeper for the Day Experience includes elements from each of the Half Day Bird and Animal Keeper Experiences. The full day costs £145 per participant. Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult (18+) for the duration, which lasts for 5hrs and includes admission to the Sanctuary, a badge & Keeper Certificate. Minimum age 13, 10am - 4.00pm. ** CLICK ME for more information and booking.