What happened to the International Centre for birds of prey?
The International Centre for Birds of Prey’s Newent based centre to close to the public after nearly 55 years of sharing their birds with the public, the International Centre for Birds of Prey’s location in Newent, Gloucestershire is to close to the public, permanently as of February 16th 2022.
Who is the director of the birds of Prey Centre?
It works towards the conservation of birds of prey through education, captive breeding, research and rehabilitation. The centre is located at Boulsdon near Newent in Gloucestershire. The Director is Jemima (Glasier) Parry-Jones .
How many birds of prey can you see at the centre?
Home to over 230 birds of prey with 3 flying demonstrations a day, come and enjoy the Centre as visitors have been doing for more than 50 years. Explore the gardens and woodland, grab a bite to eat in the cafe and see everything from Pygmy Falcons to Steller's Sea Eagles! COVID Changes - please note that we have restrictions in place.
What is the purpose of the birds of prey Museum?
It had the aim of educating people about birds of prey and their value in the world. It also aimed to teach falconry. It first opened to the public on 25 May 1967.