Gauntlet Birds of Prey, Eagle & Vulture Park, Knutsford

What a fantastic day, thank you to everyone that came and supported us on such a special day!! 🦅

Meg at Knowsley safari Park, Happy Vulture Awareness Day!

***JOIN US FOR OUR BIGGEST DAY OUT OF THE YEAR***📌*Save the date* INTERNATIONAL VULTURE AWARENESS DAY at the park here in Knutsford this Saturday, 7th September. This event is open to everyone – click here https://gauntletbirdsofprey.co.uk/product/daily-tickets/ to purchase our ‘Daily Entry Tickets’.On the day: 🦅 12pm – Vulture Talk 🦅 12.30pm – Flying Show 🦅 1pm – BBQ 🦅 1.30pm – Fly a vulture experience (bought on the day!) 🦅 2pm – Meet and Greet 🦅 2.30pm – Raffle 🦅 3pm – Flying show "Taking Flight" and the carcass feed! 🐍ALL DAY – Reptile HouseAnd more...!This is an annual event at the park where visitors can learn all about their habitat, feeding habits and issues they face in the wild. Gauntlet Birds of Prey is home to six species of vulture from Europe, Africa and America. You can find out more about our vultures here https://gauntletbirdsofprey.co.uk/vultures/ and with 23 species of vulture on the planet, there’s a lot to talk about.More info about the day can be found here: https://gauntletbirdsofprey.co.uk/join-us-for.../Jake, Daisy and Anna's Vulture Charity Challenge can also be found here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/daisy-jake-anna-24hrvulturechallenge

***JOIN US FOR OUR BIGGEST DAY OUT OF THE YEAR*** 📌*Save the date* INTERNATIONAL VULTURE AWARENESS DAY at the park here in Knutsford this Saturday, 7th September. This event is open to everyone – click here https://gauntletbirdsofprey.co.uk/product/daily-tickets/ to purchase our ‘Daily Entry Tickets’. On the day: 🦅 12pm – Vulture Talk 🦅 12.30pm – Flying Show 🦅 1pm – BBQ 🦅 1.30pm – Fly a vulture experience (bought on the day!) 🦅 2pm – Meet and Greet 🦅 2.30pm – Raffle 🦅 3pm – Flying show "Taking Flight" and the carcass feed! 🐍ALL DAY – Reptile House And more...! This is an annual event at the park where visitors can learn all about their habitat, feeding habits and issues they face in the wild. Gauntlet Birds of Prey is home to six species of vulture from Europe, Africa and America. You can find out more about our vultures here https://gauntletbirdsofprey.co.uk/vultures/ and with 23 species of vulture on the planet, there’s a lot to talk about. More info about the day can be found here: https://gauntletbirdsofprey.co.uk/join-us-for.../ Jake, Daisy and Anna's Vulture Charity Challenge can also be found here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/daisy-jake-anna-24hrvulturechallenge

**September is a very 'Event’ful month at the park*** We have (in date order): 📌 International Vulture Awareness Day – Sat 7th Sept *Purchase Daily Entry Tickets for this event* 📌 Young Falconers’ Club - Sat 14th & Sun 15th *SOLD OUT* 📌 Owls By Moonlight - Sat 21st *SOLD OUT* 📌 Annual Members Evening - Sun 22nd 📌 Conservation Chat Charity Evening & Whisky Tasting - Sat 28th 📌 Birds of Prey Photograpy Workshop - Sun 29th *3 places remaining* 📌 An Evening Up Close with UK Birds of Prey, hosted by BBC Wildlife Presenter Mike Dilger - Sun 29th Please visit our Events & Workshops page for more info and to book: https://gauntletbirdsofprey.co.uk/events-and-workshops/

🌞 Bank Holiday Vibes!🌞 Join us for a great day out, fresh air, birds of prey, goats, meerkats, ferrets, tortoise, play area, free parking, cafe, picnic areas - Tripadvisor rated Traveller’s Choice Awards 2024! DAILY VISITS - OPENING HOURS: 📌 Open 7 days a week during the holidays, 11am to 5pm, last entry 3pm DAILY VISITOR - EVENTS: 🕐 12pm – Stop at the Vulture Restaurant 🕐 12.30pm – Get seated for the Flying Display 🕐 2pm – Get ready to meet some feathered and furry friends 🕐 3pm – Prepare yourself for a Flying Display with a difference Tickets available online or pay at the park: https://gauntletbirdsofprey.co.uk/product/daily-tickets/ 🕐 Bookable Experiences for all ages throughout the year: https://gauntletbirdsofprey.co.uk/experiences/ 🕐 Bookable Events for all ages throughout the year https://gauntletbirdsofprey.co.uk/events-and-workshops/ 📍 DON'T FORGET TO BOOK YOUR PLACE AT OUR MEMBERS’ EVENING THIS SEPTEMBER: https://gauntletbirdsofprey.co.uk/members-evening-at.../ #gauntletbirdsofprey #birdsofprey #knutsford #daysout #daysoutcheshire #daysoutnorthwest #zoo #animalpark #daysoutwithkids #daysoutmanchester #cheshire #wildlifepark #outdooractivities #outdooradventures #northwest #attractions #Café #playarea #carpark #Gift #owlsbymoonlight #birdsorpreyevents #dailyvisits #10percent0ff #offers

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📌*Save the date* INTERNATIONAL VULTURE AWARENESS DAY at the park here in Knutsford on Saturday 7th September. This event is open to everyone – click here https://gauntletbirdsofprey.co.uk/product/daily-tickets/ to purchase our ‘Daily Entry Tickets’. On the day: 🦅All our daily shows 🦅A carcass feed in our 3pm flying show - Taking Flight 🦅BBQ 🦅Raffle This is an annual event at the park where visitors can learn all about their habitat, feeding habits and issues they face in the wild. Gauntlet Birds of Prey is home to six species of vulture from Europe, Africa and America. You can find out more about our vultures here https://gauntletbirdsofprey.co.uk/vultures/ and with 23 species of vulture on the planet, there’s a lot to talk about. More info about the day can be found here: https://gauntletbirdsofprey.co.uk/join-us-for.../ Jake, Daisy and Anna's Vulture Charity Challenge can also be found here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/daisy-jake-anna-24hrvulturechallenge

🚨VULTURE AWARENESS DAY ANNOUNCEMENT🚨 Calling all VULTURE FANS Join us here at the park here in Knutsford on Saturday 7th September, for International Vulture Awareness Day! This event is open to everyone – click here https://gauntletbirdsofprey.co.uk/product/daily-tickets/ to purchase our ‘Daily Entry Tickets’. On the day: 🦅All our daily shows 🦅A carcass feed in our 3pm flying show - Taking Flight 🦅BBQ 🦅Raffle This is an annual event at the park where visitors can learn all about their habitat, feeding habits and issues they face in the wild. Gauntlet Birds of Prey is home to six species of vulture from Europe, Africa and America. You can find out more about our vultures here https://gauntletbirdsofprey.co.uk/vultures/ and with 23 species of vulture on the planet, there’s a lot to talk about. More info about the day can be found here: https://gauntletbirdsofprey.co.uk/join-us-for-international-vulture-awareness-day-sat-7th-sept-2024/

Conservation Whiskey Evening

Come and join us at the park on Saturday 28th September for our annual Conservation Chat Charity Evening & Whisky Tasting! Tickets are on sale now!!! 🥃 For more info and to book, click here: https://gauntletbirdsofprey.co.uk/product/conservation-chat-charity-evening-whisky-tasting-sat-28-09-2024/

Here is Anna, one of Gauntlet's incredible volunteers. Anna has been a dedicated volunteer for a year now and will be joining Daisy on her trip to Africa in November to continue the conservation work there! 💥 Breaking News... Daisy, Jake and Anna our fantastic bird handlers are fundraising for Gauntlet Conservation Trust 💥 With their ‘BE LIKE A VULTURE 24HR CHALLENGE’, on 11th September they will… 1. EAT like a Vulture (A bbq rib meal in our Vulture Aviary) 2. BATHE like a Vulture (Doing an Ice bathe in our main arena) 3. SLEEP like a Vulture (sleeping in our Vulture aviary) 4. FLY like a Vulture (skydive) If you would like to make a donation, they have set up a JustGiving Page, click here for more info about what and why they are doing this - https://www.justgiving.com/page/daisy-jake-anna-24hrvulturechallenge

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💥 Breaking News... Daisy, Jake and Anna our fantastic bird handlers are fundraising for Gauntlet Conservation Trust 💥 With their ‘BE LIKE A VULTURE 24HR CHALLENGE’, on 11th September they will… 1. EAT like a Vulture (A bbq rib meal in our Vulture Aviary) 2. BATHE like a Vulture (Doing an Ice bathe in our main arena) 3. SLEEP like a Vulture (sleeping in our Vulture aviary) 4. FLY like a Vulture (skydive) If you would like to make a donation, they have set up a JustGiving Page, click here for more info about what and why they are doing this - https://www.justgiving.com/page/daisy-jake-anna-24hrvulturechallenge

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Here is Jake and Gauntlets newest arrival!!! This little one hasn't got a name yet, comment below what you think he should be called! 🦅

Here's is Jake with Gauntlets newest member!

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Here's Jake and Ari our White-Headed Vulture!

Happy Easter everyone!🦅🥚 🐣

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*Join us this weekend for fun at the park* We’re open for Daily Visits - Wednesday to Sunday, 11am to 5pm (last entry 3pm) WHAT'S ON THROUGHOUT THE DAY: 📌 12pm – Stop at the Vulture Restaurant 📌 12.30pm – Get seated for the Flying Display 📌 2pm – Get ready to meet some feathered and furry friends 📌 3pm – Prepare yourself for a Flying Display with a difference Facilities: ✅Car Park ✅Children’s play area ✅Café ✅Bring your own picnic, if you like! 🕐 WHAT'S ON IN EXPERIENCES: 📌 Half Day Falconry (10+), Sat, 30th March Click here for more info on experiences: https://gauntletbirdsofprey.co.uk/experiences/ 🕐 EVENTS: 📌 All our Events are sold out for March, but you can find all events throughout the year here: https://gauntletbirdsofprey.co.uk/events-and-workshops/ 🦉🦅 **OFFER** If you’re at the park for an event or experience don’t forget you can get 10% off your next event or experience if you buy a ticket/book a date at the park on the day of your visit! Ask at the entrance/café for more info. Visit our website to view the Events and Experiences: https://gauntletbirdsofprey.co.uk/events-and-experiences/ Please note: this is strictly an ‘in park’ offer. #gauntletbirdsofprey #birdsofprey #knutsford #daysout #daysoutcheshire #daysoutnorthwest #zoo #animalpark #daysoutwithkids #daysoutmanchester #cheshire #wildlifepark #outdooractivities #outdooradventures #northwest #attractions #Café #playarea #carpark #Gift #owlsbymoonlight #birdsorpreyevents #dailyvisits #10percent0ff #offers The park is closed for daily visits Mondays and Tuesdays from March to September - with the exception of school holidays when it is open 7 days a week. Please also note: Experiences and Events continue outwith daily opening times. 🦉🦅

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Happy Good Friday Everyone and Happy 28th Birthday to us too! Today we are 28 years old and we hope you can join us to celebrate! 🦉 We’re open today from 11am to 5pm (last entry 3pm) and every day until Sunday 14th April - 2 whole weeks of fun! WHAT'S ON THROUGHOUT EACH DAY AT THE PARK: 📌 12pm – Stop at the Vulture Restaurant 📌 12.30pm – Get seated for the Flying Display 📌 2pm – Get ready to meet some feathered and furry friends 📌 3pm – Prepare yourself for a Flying Display with a difference Facilities: ✅Free Car Park ✅Children’s play area ✅Café ✅Bring your own picnic, if you like! EASTER HOLIDAYS DAILY VISITS: 📌 11am to 5pm (last entry 3pm) 📌 7 days, during Easter holidays! 📌 Photo & Optics Weekend, Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th April (just purchase a daily ticket and join us) 🕐 WHAT'S ON IN EXPERIENCES: 📌 Half Day Falconry (10+), Sat, 30th March 📌 Full Day Birds of Prey Experience (Age 16+), Wed, 17th April Click here for more info on these experiences and ones throughout the year: https://gauntletbirdsofprey.co.uk/experiences/ 🕐 EVENTS: 📌 Afternoon Tea with the Eagles, Tues, 23rd April 📌 Young Falconers’ Club, 2 day event: Tue 2nd & Wed 3rd April Click here for more info on these events and ones throughout the year:: https://gauntletbirdsofprey.co.uk/events-and-workshops/ 🦉🦅 **OFFER** If you’re at the park for an event or experience don’t forget you can get 10% off your next event or experience if you buy a ticket/book a date at the park on the day of your visit! Ask at the entrance/café for more info. Visit our website to view the Events and Experiences: https://gauntletbirdsofprey.co.uk/events-and-experiences/ Please note: this is strictly an ‘in park’ offer. #gauntletbirdsofprey #birdsofprey #knutsford #daysout #daysoutcheshire #daysoutnorthwest #zoo #animalpark #daysoutwithkids #daysoutmanchester #cheshire #wildlifepark #outdooractivities #outdooradventures #northwest #

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Happy Good Friday Everyone and Happy 28th Birthday to us too! Today we are 28 years old and we hope you can join us to celebrate! 🦉 We’re open today from 11am to 5pm (last entry 3pm) and every day until Sunday 14th April - 2 whole weeks of fun! WHAT'S ON THROUGHOUT EACH DAY AT THE PARK: 📌 12pm – Stop at the Vulture Restaurant 📌 12.30pm – Get seated for the Flying Display 📌 2pm – Get ready to meet some feathered and furry friends 📌 3pm – Prepare yourself for a Flying Display with a difference Facilities: ✅Free Car Park ✅Children’s play area ✅Café ✅Bring your own picnic, if you like! EASTER HOLIDAYS DAILY VISITS: 📌 11am to 5pm (last entry 3pm) 📌 7 days, during Easter holidays! 📌 Photo & Optics Weekend, Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th April (just purchase a daily ticket and join us) 🕐 WHAT'S ON IN EXPERIENCES: 📌 Half Day Falconry (10+), Sat, 30th March 📌 Full Day Birds of Prey Experience (Age 16+), Wed, 17th April Click here for more info on these experiences and ones throughout the year: https://gauntletbirdsofprey.co.uk/experiences/ 🕐 EVENTS: 📌 Afternoon Tea with the Eagles, Tues, 23rd April 📌 Young Falconers’ Club, 2 day event: Tue 2nd & Wed 3rd April Click here for more info on these events and ones throughout the year:: https://gauntletbirdsofprey.co.uk/events-and-workshops/ 🦉🦅 **OFFER** If you’re at the park for an event or experience don’t forget you can get 10% off your next event or experience if you buy a ticket/book a date at the park on the day of your visit! Ask at the entrance/café for more info. Visit our website to view the Events and Experiences: https://gauntletbirdsofprey.co.uk/events-and-experiences/ Please note: this is strictly an ‘in park’ offer. #gauntletbirdsofprey #birdsofprey #knutsford #daysout #daysoutcheshire #daysoutnorthwest #zoo #animalpark #daysoutwithkids #daysoutmanchester #cheshire #wildlifepark #outdooractivities #outdooradventures #northwest #

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*Join us this weekend* We hope to see you this weekend for more fun at the park. We have 4 shows on throughout the day: DAILY VISITS - Open Wednesday to Sunday, 11am to 5pm 📌 12pm – Stop at the Vulture Restaurant 📌 12.30pm – Get seated for the Flying Display 📌 2pm – Get ready to meet some feathered and furry friends 📌 3pm – Prepare yourself for a Flying Display with a difference Thank you to ACS Photography UK for this wonderful shot of one of our Harris Hawks. 🦅 Facilities: ✅Car Park ✅Children’s play area ✅Café ✅Bring your own picnic, if you like! 🕐 WHAT'S ON IN EXPERIENCES: 📌 Half Day Falconry (10+), Wed, 20th March 📌 Half Day Falconry (10+), Sat, 30th March Click here for more info on experiences: https://gauntletbirdsofprey.co.uk/experiences/ 🕐 EVENTS: 📌 All our Events are sold out for March, but you can find all events throughout the year here: https://gauntletbirdsofprey.co.uk/events-and-workshops/ 🦉🦅 **OFFER** If you’re at the park for an event or experience don’t forget you can get 10% off your next event or experience if you buy a ticket/book a date at the park on the day of your visit! Ask at the entrance/café for more info. Visit our website to view the Events and Experiences: https://gauntletbirdsofprey.co.uk/events-and-experiences/ Please note: this is strictly an ‘in park’ offer. #gauntletbirdsofprey #birdsofprey #knutsford #daysout #daysoutcheshire #daysoutnorthwest #zoo #animalpark #daysoutwithkids #daysoutmanchester #cheshire #wildlifepark #outdooractivities #outdooradventures #northwest #attractions #Café #playarea #carpark #Gift #owlsbymoonlight #birdsorpreyevents #dailyvisits #10percent0ff #offers The park is closed for daily visits Mondays and Tuesdays from March to September - with the exception of school holidays when it is open 7 days a week. Please also note: Experiences and Events continue outwith daily opening times. 🦉🦅