RADICAL RAPTOR BIRDS OF PREY

EXPERIENCE FALCONRY AT THE ZOO!

Meet Gary Worley (our master falconer) and his team of Radical Raptors with their exciting free flying presentations. During the month of September, the 20-30 minute narrated Birds of Prey flying presentations are weekdays at 12 & 2 pm (except Monday & Tuesday) and weekends 12, 2 and 4 pm. **all shows are weather permitting.

Please check our Welcome Board upon arrival for the daily schedule.

 

 

For more than 30 years Gary has thrilled audiences of all ages on three continents, educating and training adults and children alike about raptors and the traditions of Falconry. He is recognized as one of the world’s most experienced falconers and birds of prey handlers. Most recently Gary became the recipient of the “BC Entrepreneur of the Year” award, in the category of “Exceptional Sharing of Knowledge and Teaching of Others” in 2005!

 

 

In addition to the daily presentations, Gary and his team offer ultimate hands-on experience through the following courses for 2009:

  1. Flying Experience - half day course designed for those who would like to experience handling and flying a trained raptor. From May 2nd (each Saturday) thru September 5th. Cost is $65 + GST
  2. Birds of Prey Association Day - you can spend the whole day handling and flying hawks and falcons. From May 3rd (each Sunday) thru September 6th. Cost is $120 + GST
  3. 5 Day Summer Child Camp - on July 6th - 10th, for a full week beginners Falconry course. Children age 10-14 years old may attend. Cost is $250 + GST
  4. 5 Day Adult Course - Sept 14th - 18th, designed to give a realistic insight into the ancient Art of Falconry, discover fascinating facts about Birds of Prey, learn about rehabilitation of injured raptors, how to identify raptors in the wild and discover more about the conservation of Birds of Prey and the habitat they live in.
    Cost is $500 + GST

 

For more information on these courses or about Falconry, please contact Gary Worley at the Greater Vancouver Zoo gworley@gvzoo.com or 604.856.6825 ext 31 or via fax 604.857.9008.

Or through Gary's website at www.radicalraptors.com