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    4.6 (242 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Joann T.

    Cute intimate sanctuary. - yes they do have a bathroom you can use in the back shed - this concerned me since so many reviews mentioned that the didn't and I have the worlds smallest bladder - gives as much food as you want to feed the birds and fish. most of them are pretty full already (we came late morning) so will either squawk at you or ignore you. They're cute though! Some can talk and dance with you Staff is very knowledgeable, great with kids (I have a 6 year old kid on the spectrum who responded well with the birds and staff) Only biggest and only con of this place is the parking. There's probably maybe less than 10 parking spots in a very narrow alleyway.

    Jonathan P.

    A nice sanctuary that take cares of birds that owners no longer can care for. Some of the birds are available for adoption. You can make a reservation online at their website. It is $10 in advance or $15 for same day reservation. They have a few dedicated parking spots. You have 20 minutes with the birds but they allowed us to stay longer since it wasn't as busy. The worker who helped us was the best! He showed us videos of the birds doing tricks, answered any questions we had, explained each of the birds name, history, and personality, and occasionally bring out the birds closer for us to look at. How it works: - Ring the bell at the entrance - Shoes and hands must be disinfected before you are able to see the birds. They have a pad you step on to clean your shoe and hand sanitizer for your hands - A metal bowl with food inside is given to you - Touching, grabbing, or petting the birds is not allowed - Hold your bowl close to the birds. They will start grabbing food. If they're not hungry, they will either ignore you or bite the bowl. - The birds are allowed to climb on your bowl - Birds in cage can also be fed and brought out if there is no lock hanging on their cage - You are also given a bowl of food for the koi fish at the end

    Regine A.

    If you like birds, you will LOVE this sanctuary. I took my sister-in-law and her family here because she is an animal lover, but her love for birds is especially deep. You need a reservation ahead of time and it $8 per person (if you're not a member). You can pay online on their website and reserve a day and time slot that works for you. Upon arrival you will be asked if you have a reservation. All attendees in your group must be present for entry. Then you are instructed to clean your shoes (close toed shoes recommended) and there is hand sanitizer available. The employees give you a bowl with food to feed the bird along with important detailed instructions. There's also a beautiful koi pond and so many plants. It's quite peaceful. But don't let these beautiful furry friends fool you. A lot of them are LOUD and have so much personality. Overall we had a great experience - hence my five star rating. The employees and members were friendly and I learned a lot!! I'd totally come back. There's plenty of parking, but I can see it getting packed on weekends.

    Michelle N.

    I was looking for activities to do in the area and came across Free Flight. After doing some quick research, it seemed like a fun idea so I scheduled a visit. I was definitely pleasantly surprised at how much we enjoyed it! - PARKING - There are a few dedicated spots right outside the enclosure. Be mindful of any signs that dictate if they're saved for different businesses. - SERVICE/ENVIRONMENT - It was easy to schedule and pay in advance through their online portal. Adults are $8 each. When we arrived, the gate is locked so a worker comes to check you in. After you go in, they'll sanitize your hands and make you scrub your shoes. A staff member will walk you through general rules, how to feed the birds, and some fun quirks a few of them have. Only members are allowed to hold the birds, but I was glad we could still feed them! - EXPERIENCE - Although it's not a huge space, I was definitely shocked at how many birds were just out and about! They do have a few that are in cages - the ones with locks you're not allowed to open, but otherwise you can try and feed the birds in unlocked cages. Some will also hop onto your food bowl! The staff came around and told us a few facts, and showed us a few tricks the birds could do. We kept walking around in circles to greet and interact with the birds, and ended up staying for about 45 minutes. We were also allowed to feed the koi fish! - OVERALL - A great sanctuary where you can tell the staff cares for all the birds. A fun experience for a low price, but you can also donate more!

    Lillie M.

    This place is amazing! I have gone 3 times now. The volunteers are very nice and friendly. It's just a different experience then anything I have ever done. It's only $8 to enter and I think that's a fair price for the experience. We typically spend about 45 min to an hour each time we go. I can't wait to go back!

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    Michaela H.

    Showed up at 3:20 and drove an hour in traffic to come see the birds with my kids and was turned away by a very rude/ sarcastic worker even though they close at 4:00. Very disappointed in the staff who could have accommodated my family and didn't.

    Sasha A.

    Had an amazing experience!! This was my first time back since 2019 and I wanted to take my boyfriend here since I had such a good experience a couple years ago. I didn't get the persons name with the purple hair, but she was absolutely amazing and was very inviting. this is a very good place to take kids and very interactive with the birds. If you're planning on coming here I would 100% recommend it it's a good place to support.

    Jerry P.

    This place is a hidden gem. It was so much fun. I can't believe I lived in San Diego for 20+ years and never knew about this place. I can't tell you how many times I cycled right past this place without knowing what it was. Watching KUSI news and I saw a report about it and decided I had to stop by. You need to make a reservation, keep that in mind before just stopping by. These birds had such amazing personalities, it was hilarious to interact with them. They give you food in a bowl to feed them. I noticed they prefer the blueberries and cantaloupe. They also have a fish pond with Koi fish ( hoping I spelled them correctly ). Go online and book a reservation. $8 / person is more than worth it.

    Totally worth visiting, very friendly staff:)

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    I went here with my friend for a fun non food based activity and it was really interesting. Kid friendly and fun for all ages

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