Experience Raptors and Falconry

Overview

A GROUP of attendees are given the opportunity for a unique experience into the life of a Raptor with an up close and personal encounter with Hawks, Falcons and Owls.

With the assistance of a licensed Falconer, you will learn the biology, conservation, field identification, traits, behaviors, natural history, and the importance of raptors.

Following a brief instruction guests will be fitted with a gauntlet and join a trained Hawk on a short walk – witness the agility and skill as she flies from perch to perch while swooping back to the Falconer’s gauntlet.

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City: Reno

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $100.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $100.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Use of Falconers Gauntlet for Use During Activity

Snacks

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (33)

littlebubba

Jun 2022

Kathleen is the perfect guide to this one of a kind experience. She’s passionate, informative and funny. Don’t miss it. The birds are magnificent.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Wow -- what a kind review, thank you. Glad you had such a wonderful experience and enjoyed your time with us. Have a great summer!! Best on everything, Kathleen

Hippotx

Jun 2022

What a fun and unique experience!!!! We visit Reno/Tahoe each summer from Houston and saw this pop up this year. Gave it a try and LOVED it! There were seven in our group and everyone was astonished by these magnificent birds. The falconer was relaxed, informative, and very attentive to her birds. We had a peregrine falcon, some type of LARGE European owl, and a Harris hawk for our demonstrations. We each got to "hold" one on our LEFT arm and it was awesome! Pictures we took were great! THEN we went for a short walk with the hawk flying around and onto our armed glove to feed on a piece of meat. At one point while the falconer was holding her, the owl caught site of something and just watching her head's demeanor change was truly eye-opening. The birds were well-trained and it was an experience for a lifetime. Note: we were in the middle of nowhere, outside of Reno, in a 30+ mph wind---for 2 hours. Still worth it!!!!!

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Hello again -- my apologize for the tardiness in thank you not only for coming out but for a wonderful review for all to read and understand our experiences. I am glad to hear you enjoyed your time with us especially since we were plagued with such awful weather -- so, so windy. Thank you for assisting with keeping the birds from blowing over, that was crazy. Glad you had the opportunity to attend, hope to see you again. Best, Kathleen

llara86

Jun 2022

Kathleen was very informative and knowledgeable. Birds where great. Having Owl sit on your arm was cool, watching hawk fly to you and watching it walk for it was being rehab and falcon was just incredible and beautiful. Learning how she rehabs them and how they hunt made it more fun. It was a great experience and perfect since it was just me and my husband.