At Trabolgan Bird of Prey Educational Centre we have worked hard to achieve our Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice award. Located on the golf course, just up from the beach within the grounds of Trabolgan Holiday Village, we’re open from late March to early November.

Our indoor centre houses birds of prey from around the world and offers the chance to learn about birds of prey and raises awareness of indigenous species and the environmental issues they face. The information we provide is tied in to the National Curriculum so it’s great for school projects.

On your visit you’ll see falcons, hawks and owls – including the world’s largest type of owl and some of the smallest. Our visitors return year after year to chart the progress of our regular birds as well as meeting the many guest birds of prey we care for from time to time.

Things you should know…

All our birds are captive bred and are privately owned by Sam Murphy of Ravenstone Birds of Prey, a state licensed falconer since 1999.
Our birds are hand-reared and trained by Sam.

In our indoor centre we do not use cages (the birds are not flying around!) they are displayed on traditional falconry perches, which are sanctioned and inspected by the National Parks & Wildlife Service and Zoo License Inspectors. Our birds free-loft at home each evening.

Our work at Trabolgan is seasonal so your entry fee helps towards the feeding and upkeep of our beautiful birds for the months when the centre is closed. Your entry fee also enables us to care for and rehabilitate injured wild birds all year round.

We are an EU licensed and registered Raptor Zoo.

Residents

Residents of Trabolgan Holiday Village can take advantage of our ‘just pay once’ gold wristband which allows unlimited free re-entry for the duration of their stay. Entry to our centre is unbeatable value at just €5 per person. Entry for 1 and 2 year olds is free!

Day Visitors

Day Visitors to Trabolgan Holiday Village can choose us as their free activity, or as an add-on activity if they plan to do other things whilst on park, such as swimming, golf or adventure sports. Pre-booking is essential for entry to the site, please see Trabolgan’s Day Visitor booking portal for availability.

If you decide to call in to us while you’re on park, you can always pay directly at the Bird of Prey Centre, no booking is required. Entry is just €5 per person, and again 1 and 2 year olds are free!

Opening Times

LAST ENTRY 20 MINUTES BEFORE CLOSING

PEAK SEASON (School holidays)
Sunday 10.30am – 4.30pm
Monday 10.00am – 1.00pm (changeover day for residents)
Tuesday 10.30am – 4.30pm
Wednesday 10.30am – 4.30pm
Thursday 10.30am – 4.30pm
Friday 10.00am – 1.00pm (changeover day for residents)
Saturday 10.30am – 4.30pm

BANK HOLIDAY WEEKS
Monday 10.30am – 4.30pm
Tuesday 10.00am – 1.00pm (changeover day for residents)

OFF PEAK (School term time)
Sunday 10.30am – 4.30pm
Monday 10.00am – 1.00pm (changeover day for residents)
Tuesday 10.30am – 4.30pm
Wednesday – CLOSED
Thursday 10.30am – 4.30pm
Friday 10.00am – 1.00pm (changeover day for residents)
Saturday 10.30am – 4.30pm

Hawk Flying

We offer a hawk flying experience, but places are limited and booking is essential, so plan ahead to avoid disappointment. All flights are weather dependent, and age and height restrictions apply. Please contact us for more details.

 

On Wednesday mornings and Sunday mornings the centre can open early exclusively for visitors with autism and special needs, who would benefit from a calm and quiet environment in which to view and interact with the birds. Lights can be dimmed and background music turned off if required. The centre is fully buggy and wheelchair accessible.

Pre-booking of our ‘Quiet Times’ is essential to ensure privacy and availability. Please contact us for more details and to book.

 

The centre is available to hire for groups – please contact us for more details.