Owl Evening
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Now that the dark nights are drawing in, it's all too tempting to spend the evenings curled up on the sofa with a warm drink. But thanks to our exciting Owl Evening event, it doesn't have to be this way!
Come and spend a magical evening in the company of the owls from our flying demonstration team. Set in the warm glow of our softly lit indoor arena, this enchanted setting sets the perfect ambience for a cosy yet thrilling spectacle.
So, wrap up warm, pull up a seat and prepare to be amazed!
When is it?
Our Owl Evenings take place on pre-selected dates throughout late autumn and winter. Our last upcoming date for this season is Saturday the 17th of February 2024.
Advance bookings are also available for the first dates of next years' season: Saturday the 26th of October 2024 and Saturday the 7th of December 2024.
These are special evening events which will run outside of our regular opening hours from 6:00pm - 8:00pm.
What is It?
The Owl Evening is a jam-packed extravaganza aimed at owl enthusiasts, taking an in-depth look into the unique qualities that make owls such unique predators. Due to their nocturnal hunting habits and eerily silent flight, you could say that a still winter evening is the perfect opportunity to appreciate their most defining features!
We start with an introduction by our head falconer detailing the history of how the centre came to be the attraction it is today, including a rundown of some of the amazing species in our collection. We then delve directly into the world of owls, bringing in each one in turn whilst we provide engaging facts and commentary - not just about our individual birds, but also giving insight into how each one would behave and adapt in the wild.
Half way though the demonstration, we will pause for a warm-up break for some hot soup and refreshments, and then return straight back to the action. Throughout the evening, you can expect to meet a range of species representing owls from all over the world, from the ghost-like barn owl to the impressive western Siberian eagle owl - and many more besides!
Who Can Take Part?
All attendees to this event must be aged 14 years or older. Note that each group must also contain at least one person aged 18+.
Where Do I Get Tickets?
Tickets are available to purchase through our Online Booking Portal. If you need help placing your order, please call us on 01406 258 228 for assistance. Spaces for this event are priced at £20 per person.
Please note that as this is a special evening event, we are not able to accept Adoption or Annual Passes towards admission for this event.
Anything Else I Need to Know?
1) Access to Baytree Owl and Wildlife Centre (and therefore to this event) is via Baytree Garden Centre. Since the event will be taking place outside of Baytree Garden Centre's usual opening times, guests should meet in the car park and arrangements will be in place to escort you to the appropriate place. Further information will be e-mailed to ticket holders prior to the event.
2) Photography will be allowed whilst inside the polytunnel. However, we politely request that no flash is used. Therefore, we recommend using a camera setup adapted to low-level lighting.
3) This event involves access to the Owl Evening demonstration only. There will not be an opportunity to walk around the collection as part of this event, nor will visitors be able to access an areas of Baytree Garden Centre.
4) For the purposes of our booking system, attendees to the Owl Evening are referred to as "participants". Please note that the Owl Evening is not an interactive hands-on session like our other Experience Sessions and is instead an extended flying demonstration event.
4) We will be providing tomato soup and a bread roll so that we can best cater to all dietary requirements. A bread roll substitute will be available for those with gluten or wheat intolerances.
5) Full terms & conditions for this event can be found on our booking website.
Questions?
If you'd like some more information about this event, please let us know using one of the methods below.
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