Falconry Experiences

Learn about this most ancient of sports, as you handle and fly one of our trained hawks to your glove!

Join us as we free-fly our hawks through scenic central Ohio while you learn about falconry and the lives of birds of prey.

During our Owl Encounter you’ll get up close and personal with up to five different species of Old World and New World Owls.

You will be speechless when you experience first-hand a falcon stooping to the falconer’s lure at speeds of up to 60 miles per hour.

Photographers of all skill levels (from beginners to professionals) will have the opportunity to take photos of these amazing raptors (in either perched, posed or flying settings) AND wolves (in either natural or themed settings), ensuring an amazing shot from just the right angle!

Learn about the ancient sport of falconry as you handle and fly one of our trained Harris’ Hawks to your glove. This session will provide a general overview of the sport, as well as a strong focus in raptor ecology and conservation.

Join us as we free-fly our hawks through one of southwestern Ohio’s most scenic and stately expanses, while you learn about falconry and the lives of birds-of-prey (and their important role in the ecosystem). You’ll have multiple opportunities to fly our birds to your glove and/or lure.

Learn about this most ancient of sports, as you handle and fly one of our trained hawks to your glove at the beautiful Izaak Walton League’s Medina location!

Experience the thrill of having a hawk drop 70’ from the canopy above and land gently on your glove while you learn about falconry and the lives of birds of prey.

Join us for this very special new offering as children’s author, and naturalist, Jared Goodykoontz helps us to explore the intricate relationship between ‘flora and fauna’ (e.g. from native plants to Peregrines) through a variety of interactive games and flight demonstrations.