Colorado Springs Hands-On Falconry Class and Demonstration
Description
A rare opportunity to see the ancient bond between man and bird. In a small group, you will interact with a variety of hawks, falcons and owls, learn their natural history and their differences, and see an unforgettable flying demonstration. The Beginners Experience culminates with a chance for you to put on a glove and hold a trained falcon. There is a licensed falconer who oversees and presents each experience. The birds engage only by their own will.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for children under 5 years of age
- Not recommended for travelers with a fear of birds
Reviews(334)
What an absolutely unforgettable experience! Deanna was incredibly knowledgeable, welcoming, and passionate about falconry. She made the class both fascinating and approachable, and it was amazing to learn about—and interact with—these incredible birds up close. Thank you, Deanna, for such a special experience! I’m already looking forward to taking the intermediate class!
The falconry experience was fantastic. Deana and Scott are expert falconers who clearly love what they do. So much information packed into 2 hours, I wish I had taken notes. We were a smallish group and everyone had time to get close and personal with the birds of prey. Questions were handled graciously. I would definitely do this again. Highly recommend
The falconry beginners experience was amazing. Our guide Deanna, was very informative and knowledgeable. Our family had great time.
Deanna was great! Very knowledgeable and fun!
The Falconry Class and Demonstration was truly one of the highlights of our trip. Right from the start, we were picked up by Ty - our outgoing and friendly driver - who shared in our excitement with his enthusiasm. Ty brought us to our Falconer, Scott, who greeted us at the van with a falcon perched on his arm. Scott was extremely knowledgeable and easy to talk to. His passion and expertise made the demonstration especially memorable. It was so much more than we expected, with experiences we had not anticipated. Getting up close to these beautiful creatures was something we will always remember.
This was a unique and amazing experience. We learned a lot about the birds and were able to see some of their abilities up close. I would highly recommend this outing - we had a wonderful experience.
I’d heard a lot about this experience and was skeptical it could live up to the hype. However, it exceeded expectations; this was an unforgettable experience in terms of an educational experience and was nothing short of an awe-inspiring encounter with remarkable birds of prey. Scott was a stellar guide who was equally engaging for kids (12-14 year olds) and adults. Do not hesitate. Book it!
The staff are delightful and make the experience a must. The birds are exquisite and to see them up close and in action is amazing.
Absolutely amazing experience! Very informative, staff were wonderful and knew so much about the birds! This was the highlight of our trip! Myself and my 9-year-old went and the memories will last a lifetime! I would recommend this to anyone and everyone! It was more than I expected and we came away with new falcon and hawk knowledge and facts! As well as, pictures and videos of the beautiful birds in action! Huge thank you to Scott and Nicole who were both great! Scott is not only an expert in falconry and highly knowledgeable , but he is an amazing educator and made sure each person got to see the birds up close and answer any questions we had! Take the time, spend the money, and go to Falconry class - you will not regret it!
Interesting, informative and fun -- and could be habit forming! I never would have guessed falconry would be so much fun.
