York Bird of Prey Centre Reviews Summary

Category: Zoo

Address: Baston Ln, Huby, YO61 1JB, United Kingdom

Phone: +441347833214

Rating: 4.9
based on 384 reviews.

Visitor Experience

Pros:

  • "Great place to spend a few hours."
  • "This was a magical day spent watching, learning, holding and photographing birds of prey."
  • "The day was very in depth with history of the birds and knowledge about the birds and how to look after them."
  • "Kids loved it the staff could not be any better. They do everything they can to get even the youngest children involved."
  • "We thought it was very good value for money and had lunch in the cafe which was a very good price too!"
  • "They actively encourage you to get up close and handle the birds."
  • "The bird show was excellent with lots of chance for audience participation."

Cons:

  • "Appearances can be deceptive when you enter the centre down a narrow lane behind a hotel."
  • "Was advised to book the date we did but a good few birds where away at shows when booking was made to believe we was flying a variety of birds so was slightly disappointed we only flew the hawk."
  • "A little confusing to find the site as it is tucked away at the back of the hotel."
  • "Might be difficult for wheelchairs due to possible muddy ground but pushchairs should be ok."
  • "Great fun though the weather was not kind in the afternoon."
  • "Only let down was the toilets needed a really good clean."
  • "The entrance is a little hidden in beside a hotel and training centre."

Staff and Volunteers

Pros:

  • "The volunteers and staff are friendly, knowledgeable and obviously passionate about the birds."
  • "George was great and really engaged us with his knowledge and funny stories."
  • "The staff are all volunteers and very knowledgeable."
  • "Staff were friendly and knowledgeable."
  • "The owner and volunteers are very knowledgeable."
  • "Staff were very knowledgeable and friendly."
  • "The staff are really knowledgeable and keen to clearly explain their knowledge."

Cons:

  • "Start with the positives fantastic selection of birds and well worth the visit. We had a days experience the day started fantastic flying a hawk and the knowledge was brilliant but after that we spent most of our day with the public watching in the arena."

Animal Welfare

Pros:

  • "all birds well looked after, make sure everyone gets to hold and touch the birds."
  • "The birds are all well cared for."
  • "The huge range of birds seem genuinely happy there and well looked after."
  • "The Birds are well looked after."
  • "Very clean and the animals are well looked after. there are great flying demonstrations to watch."
  • "You can certainly tell that the birds are happy and healthy, the centre and birds are well looked after."
  • "All of the birds look very well cared for."

Cons:

  • "The birds all look in great condition and although the site looks a little tired in place, the centre clearly cares about their birds."

Facilities and Accessibility

Pros:

  • "There is a little café and a play area for the kids and lovely friendly dog called Duke who likes to be stroked."
  • "Parking was easy and there was a small cafe so all our needs were covered."
  • "Cafe for simple snacks and drinks. Plenty of seating outside and in."
  • "loverly little cafe, nice food, really good prices."
  • "There is a cafe on site which is very reasonably priced with a small selection including some cakes."
  • "There’s a small tearoom to purchase refreshments."
  • "There is also a small café and lots of parking available nearby."

Cons:

  • "Be careful which hotel you choose to stay at though because convenience is not always the best."

Value for Money

Pros:

  • "We thought it was very good value for money and had lunch in the cafe which was a very good price too!"
  • "Outstanding value and fun!"
  • "Highly recommended for the £10 entry fee."
  • "Admission price is brilliant and you can stay all day."
  • "The bird of prey centre is excellent value for money."
  • "It was £9 each entry for adults and really worth it!!"
  • "Highly recommend it for all ages... and reasonably priced."

Cons:

  • "The only downside and maybe something that may be considered later on is no gift shop, a little shop selling magnets, pens, keyrings would be amazing."

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