Come nearly beak-to-beak with rescued owls, falcons, hawks and eagles at this bird-of-prey rescue centre near Crumlin and Lough Neagh. Flying displays, incredible birds up close, and a genuinely good cause behind it all — magic for any animal-mad child.
What you'll see — rescued owls, falcons, hawks and eagles, with flying displays on open days.
A real rescue — the trust takes in injured, sick and orphaned birds of prey and rehabilitates them, so a visit supports the work.
Great for older kids — roughly ages 4 and up; brilliant for any child who loves animals and wildlife.
How long & cost — a couple of hours for an open day and the displays; cost varies by event, so check when you book.
Open-day and event based. It's not a daily walk-in — it runs seasonal open days and events, so confirm the next date and the exact location/directions in advance.
No dogs. As a bird-of-prey centre, dogs are very unlikely to be allowed near the birds — leave dogs at home and check first.
Plan your visit
Check the next open day
The NI Raptor Trust runs seasonal open days and events rather than daily opening, so confirm the next date, prices and the exact location and directions in advance before you travel. It's near Crumlin in County Antrim, close to Lough Neagh. Allow a couple of hours for an open day and the flying displays. As a bird-of-prey centre, dogs are very unlikely to be allowed — leave them at home.
Owls, falcons, hawks, eaglesFlying displaysRescue & rehabConfirm on bookingAges 4+
Two to remember:
It runs on seasonal open days and events, not daily — confirm the next date, prices and exact location before you travel. Dogs are very unlikely to be allowed near the birds.
Before you set off
What to bring
🧥A coatDisplays are outdoors — dress for the weather.
📷A cameraThe birds up close are a real photo opportunity.
🧺Your own foodFood on site isn’t confirmed — bring drinks and snacks to be safe.
📱Your bookingConfirm the next open day and directions in advance.
Good to know
Everything before you go
Cost
Varies by open day or event — check before you go.
Season / hours
Open-day and event based, seasonal — confirm the next date in advance.
Best for
Roughly ages 4 and up; great for any animal-mad older child.
What you’ll see
Rescued owls, falcons, hawks and eagles, with flying displays.
Food
Not confirmed — bring your own food and drinks to be safe.
Parking
Check when you book.
Dogs
As a bird-of-prey centre, dogs are very unlikely to be allowed — leave dogs at home and check first.
Accessibility
Check before you go, especially for the outdoor display areas.
How long
A couple of hours for an open day and displays.
Address
Crumlin area, County Antrim — confirm exact location and directions when you book.
Questions
Before you go
Can we just turn up?
No — it runs seasonal open days and events rather than daily opening, so confirm the next date and directions in advance.
What will we see?
Rescued owls, falcons, hawks and eagles, with flying displays on open days.
What ages is it for?
Roughly ages 4 and up — brilliant for any child who loves animals.
How much is it?
Cost varies by open day or event, so check when you book.
Can we bring the dog?
No — as a bird-of-prey centre, dogs are very unlikely to be allowed near the birds.
Getting there
The NI Raptor Trust is near Crumlin in County Antrim, close to Lough Neagh — confirm the exact location and directions when you book an open day.
The NI Raptor Trust is a rescue and rehabilitation centre near Crumlin in County Antrim, caring for owls, falcons, hawks and eagles. Its work centres on taking in injured, sick and orphaned birds of prey and giving them the care they need.
It opens to the public on seasonal open days and events, where you can meet the birds up close and watch flying displays — a genuinely memorable, wonder-filled few hours for animal-loving families, and one that supports a good cause.