Falconry Class Colorado Springs: Interactive Bird Experience
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167 Ratings
Colorado Springs
Experience the ancient bond between man and bird in a Falconry Class in Colorado Springs. Interact with hawks, falcons, and owls, learn their natural history, and witness a thrilling flying demonstration.
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 6 Lake Ave - This hour and a half class provides the average person exposure to an ancient sport many know little about. By discussing several different types of birds–eagles, owls, hawks, and falcons–the student gains a new appreciation for the bird’s inherent abilities and the nature of predation.
    After discussing the birds, the hawks are flown free in the surrounding countryside. The hour lesson concludes with each student having an opportunity to put on a leather glove and hold our trained Saker Falcon.There is a licensed falconer who oversees and presents each experience. The birds engage by their own will.
What's Included
  • Refreshments provided with bottled water
  • Comfortable travel with in-vehicle air conditioning
  • Gratuities included for hassle-free experience
Additional Information

Seize an uncommon chance to witness the age-old relationship between human and avian. As part of a limited audience, you get to engage with diverse hawks, falcons, and owls, comprehend their biological backgrounds and distinctions, and bear witness to a memorable flight show. The introductory session concludes with the opportunity for you to adorn a glove and handle a domesticated falcon under the guidance of a certified falconery expert. The participation of the birds is solely driven by their own volition.

  • Not recommended for travelers with a fear of birds
Location
6 Lake Ave
Lake Avenue
Please meet us at our ticket booth at 6 Lake Ave across from the Golden Bee. Pull into the gated parking lot and walk through the fence to our green ticket booth. Parking is included in your experience.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Christinett6431tc
Mar 17, 2024
100% Recommend! - One of the best activities you can do at the Broadmoor! We were able to see, learn about and interact with six different species of raptor. Deanna is so knowledgeable and obviously loves what she does. Such a wonderful experience
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Lauralieff
Mar 4, 2024
Fun family experience - We had a great time! Everyone in our family enjoyed learning about the birds of prey, watching them fly, and having the opportunity to hold one. Thank you!
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Stepheno998
Feb 21, 2024
Worth it! - This is an amazing way to learn about raptors and experience them up close and personal. Our guide was exceptionally knowledgable and made everyone feel comfortable around these large, strong, and intelligent animals. We are coming back within a year for the intermediate level experience for sure!
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Kathryn
Feb 21, 2024
Excellent time and an awe inspiring treat! - This is a wonderful and once in a lifetime experience for city people like me who seldom get this kind of up close experience with nature and amazing birds of prey in particular. Deana and the whole team are truly outstanding!
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Allywo
Feb 7, 2024
Unbelievable Experience! - Absolutely unbelievable experience! We did the intermediate falconry lesson and it was amazing! The different birds we were able to interact with, the unbelievable knowledge of the falconer, it was worth every penny!
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D8981pilesleyp
Jan 19, 2024
Excellent Falconry experience - My son and I had a wonderful falconry experience at the Broadmoor Outfitters. It was the perfect balance of learning and fun interaction with the beautiful birds. I would highly recommend this experience. The staff was friendly and professional and we look forward to trying another adventure in the near future with this company.
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360tdw
Dec 29, 2023
Best wildlife experience ever, so much interesting information and fun!!! - Best wildlife experience EVER. The trainer that led our group is amazing, she gave a really informative but also fun talk about birds of prey and falconry. Do you know how many common expressions we use every day that come from falconry or it's approximate 6000 year history? Super interesting. So we met various of her birds in the training room where they are housed, and she took several out one by one - owls (the most beautiful and amazing of all to me), peregrine falcon, etc - and they flew around amidst us. Just fantastic. Her talk on their history, how they're bred, trained, how to get into falconry etc was riveting. Then we were hauled off to their outdoor area about 15 minutes away from the Broadmoor to what used to be a Broadmoor golf course but due to land 'shifts' was no longer good for that use. That was a fun drive on it's own on private propery. There she took out different birds and let them loose, 'luring' them back in various ways. At one point we formed a two sided line about 3' apart and she got the bird to fly right down the middle, his/her (?) wings touched my face. AMAZING! Then each person got to put on the glove and hold the bird, and even 'pet' its chest. She reminds you as the bird looks at you like a big piece of meat that you signed away your rights in their waiver form. Everyone in our group was thrilled by her presentation and the birds and all the knowledge we gained about this ancient sport. Best thing you could possibly do any time, any place.
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Callan1034
Dec 28, 2023
Best experience of my life!! - Absolutely one of the best experiences of my life! I really got lucky and was the only participant that day. I had taken a class years ago elsewhere so I knew some of the specifics. However, Roger is such a passionate falconer and so knowledgeable, he makes it interesting for all levels. If you have any interest in birds of prey, this is a must do while in the area.
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Jacquib322
Dec 21, 2023
Best Day Ever!!! - Husband went to the spa...I soared with hawks, falcons, and owls!! One of THEE coolest things I've ever done in my life! Roger, the Falconer, was extremely knowledgeable. I was lucky enough to do this one-on-one because nobody else signed up! Got all the education down close to the resort, then we went up the mountain to fly one of the birds. I got to have one perch on my gloved hand and rub his belly!! Honestly such a beautiful educational experience in such a gorgeous setting. Just couldn't have been any better!!
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Maryann_v
Dec 2, 2023
Entertaining, educational and fun!! - Well run program. Deanna was phenomenal and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. My daughter and I loved every bit of the day.
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