Name: Screech Owl Sanctuary & Animal Park
Rating: 5.0

Screech Owl Sanctuary & Animal Park

Goss Moor National Nature Reserve, United Kingdom

1-90 Years

Paid

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Screech Owl Sanctuary & Animal Park in Cornwall is dedicated to the care and conservation of owls and other animals, offering visitors a chance to learn about and get close to these fascinating creatures. The sanctuary provides a welcoming environment for families, wildlife enthusiasts, and school groups. It’s an educational and interactive place where people of all ages can enjoy unique animal encounters.

Visitors can enjoy daily owl talks, meet hand-tame owls, and attend flying displays showcasing birds in action. There are also animal talks, a children’s play area near Tiggy’s Tea Room, and opportunities for special encounters with animals like wallabies, meerkats, foxes, and lemurs. Facilities include parking, picnic areas, and accessible toilets.

Entry prices are £17 for adults, £15 for children (3–14), and free for under-3s, with family and concession rates available. Additional encounters and children’s parties are offered at extra cost.

The sanctuary offers a memorable and educational experience, combining fun with conservation. It’s a perfect spot for animal lovers to see owls and other species up close, enjoy hands-on experiences, and relax in a family-friendly setting while supporting wildlife care and education.

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Paid
Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Owl Talks: This is a unique and amazing opportunity to see a number of our hand-tame owls and learn about their characteristics. These owls have been hand reared for educational purposes and range from some of the smallest species in the world to among the largest.
Owl Encounters: We offer owl encounter sessions on a daily basis with our experienced staff which are extremely popular and can be requested during your visit.
Flying Displays: We have two flying displays each day. In poor weather displays take place in our Barn. This is a fantastic opportunity to see some of our birds in flight and learn more about how they live in the wild.
Animal Talks: Alongside our Flying Displays and Owl Talks we also have animal talks. During the day visitors can watch the keeper feeding & interacting with some of our other animals and learn more about their behaviour and characteristics.
Children's Play Area: Relax while the children play on our play equipment, some of which has been newly installed in 2022. Our children’s play area is situated outside Tiggy's Tea Room on a dedicated sand area. It is surrounded by picnic benches on the lawn, so while the little ones burn off some steam the grown ups can take time to relax and get a cup of tea or coffee.

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Parking: Car parking available.
Food & Drinks: Tea Room available.
Toilets: Accessible toilet available.
Picnic Areas: Picnic area available.

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Price: Paid

Price Details

Adult: £17
Child (3-14): £15
Under 3: Free
Family (2+2): £50
Consession: £15
Owl Encounter: £45.00
Wallaby Encounter: £20 for one person, £30 for two people, £40 per group (max 6 people)
Meerkat or Fox or Lemur Encounter: £40 for one person, £70 for two people, £90 per group (max 6 people)

Pricing URL: https://screechowlsanctuary.co.uk/visitor-information-prices/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

We are pleased to be able offer children's parties at the Sanctuary, make your child's day that extra special with an encounter that could spark a lifelong interest in wildlife.
Cost per child is £10 which includes entry to the Sanctuary for the day, one age appropriate personal encounter with our animals and one accompanying adult per child. Additional personal activities can be arranged for the party at an extra cost. Minimum group size is 6 children.
The tearoom can provide a hot or cold buffet at a cost of £6 per child if required.
Please either email the Sanctuary on [email protected] or call on 01726 860182 to discuss details.
Parties can be hosted at any time of year and additional activities will be put on if the Sanctuary is not open to the general public.

Open 22nd & 23rd: 10am to 3pm
Open daily from 29th March to 2nd November 2025

Address: Goss Moor National Nature Reserve, United Kingdom

Post Code: TR9 6HP

Council: Cornwall

County: Cornwall

Screech Owl Sanctuary & Animal Park is located near Indian Queens in mid Cornwall, just off the A30
If travelling by public transport you can catch a bus to Indian Queens Industrial Estate or the village which is a mile away. The railway station branchline from Newquay to Par is situated just over 2 miles away.