The Suffolk Owl Sanctuary and Nature Centre – based at Suffolk’s premier visitor destination Stonham Barns Park at Stonham Aspal – is staging a Summer Nights event on 23 August from 5.30pm – 9.00pm to raise much needed funds for its Raptor Hospital.
The registered charity wants to draw attention to the fact that the Suffolk Owl Sanctuary and Nature Centre relies on the support it gets from animal lovers who visit the centre, sponsor the residents – and recovering visitors – and give donations to the sanctuary.
One of the key roles of the SOS is to help injured owls and other birds of prey. Trained staff at the onsite Raptor Hospital rehabilitate and release the birds back into the wild.
The evening will feature a set of talks and demonstrations. These will include a Raptor Rescue and Rehabilitation Talk, an Evening Flying Display, a Porcupine Feed and Talk, a Vulture Carcass Feed and Talk and an Armadillo Feed and Talk.
Education, Social Media & Events Co-ordinator at Suffolk Owl Sanctuary, Amy Holdstock, says ‘As a small charity, every donation we receive is vital for us to be able to continue our rehabilitation and conservation work.’
‘We hope people will join us for an amazing night of fun and help us to raise money and support the work of our Raptor Hospital.’
‘Visitors will be able to watch some of our beautiful birds flying, learn all about our work rescuing and rehabilitating raptors and come and visit some of our nocturnal animals including our amazing Porcupines and Armadillos.’
There will be lucky dips, games and raffles with an on-site food truck too.
Admission is £10.00 per person with proceeds all going to support the SOS Raptor Hospital. Children 3 and under, and registered carers go free.
For different ways to donate and support Suffolk Owl Sanctuary either visit the website https://www.owl-help.org.uk/onwards-upwards-1-1 or call 03456 807 897.
The much-loved charitable organisation operates a comprehensive facility for the care and rehabilitation of raptors from the region, and the public promotion of wildlife conservation throughout the UK and beyond. It is open to the public all year round where it maintains its services with the support of public donations and an adoption scheme.
Adopt an animal schemes are available and make popular presents. They range from £5 monthly upwards.
The Suffolk Owl Sanctuary treats and rehabilitates sick and injured native birds of prey and has a huge and varied collection of birds of prey which are regularly featured in flying displays for the public. At the Nature Centre, and on the Woodland Walk there are mammals too including Meerkats – most recently introduced Porcupines and Armadillos – and Red Squirrels.
There are over 80 birds to see including Owls, Falcons and Vultures. There is also an Education Centre, bug hotels, indoor and outdoor children’s play areas and more.
Please contact the Suffolk Owl Sanctuary for further information on 03456 680 7897.
