The Raptor Experience
This is an educational and hands-on encounter with two of New Zealand’s Raptors - The New Zealand Kahu or Harrier Hawk and the Little Owl. Learn about the lives of our native raptor birds, their ways of hunting, what they feed on, dangers to their safety and their cultural significance. This is a fantastic opportunity to get up close and personal with these magnificent birds under the guidance of our experienced handler.
Learn about these meat-eating birds, how they hunt, dangers to the safety and their cultural significance. Meet and handle these special birds in a safe and controlled setting.
EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:
- Return transport from Timaru Information Centre to NZ Raptor Trust site.
- Interesting and educational presentation about New Zealand's Raptor birds including their history, cultural significance, how they hunt and the work that the Raptor team does in the rescuing and rehabilitating injured birds.
- A tour of the rehabilitation centre.
- An opportunity to handle some of the birds including Harrier Hawks and Little Brown Owls.
Departs: 10.30am & 1.30pm from the Timaru Information Centre (this will be different if your cruise arrives later than this).
Duration: 1.5hours
Price: $80 per adult