What a wonderful place. Found this completely by accident but so glad we did. On vacation in Cornwall with our friends from London, We were doing the group activities with their family until we decided to split off for a day on our own. We come across the Sanctuary.......actually, I don't remember how we came across it but we found it and decided to go. They offered 1 hour hands on interaction with the owls in addition to admission for 50 pounds. At first I thought this was a little steep but they let the wife and I both participate for this amount. This became a fantastic deal. The first thing we did was go observe all of the owls in their housing. As with any exhibit, sign on the outside stating what region they're from, what they eat and so on. Never did I realized they were so many different species of owls. I honestly thought there were only two or three. Next, we met with the handler who instructed us on handling the birds and how to interact with them. Next, she brought us different owls ranging from small barn owls to an enormous, 11 pound Eagle Owl. Truly amazing creatures to observe up close. The young lady who taught us about the animals was really informative and a pleasure to talk with. In the sanctuary, you're not just limited to owls. Walk around the place and you'll find geese, raccoons, llamas, and cool pair of jack-asses that I had a real fun time hanging around with. Also, a small cafe onsite with decent food and of course, tea. If you're looking for something to do that really outside the box you should give this place a try. Even if you're not into animals that much I think you'll really be fascinated by these birds. read more

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This place is amazing! It's very hands on and educational, and for only £10! We went on a cold, rainy, Easter Sunday. Because of the weather hardly anyone was there which was great for us. We started at the close encounters area where we were introduced to a variety of owls from the super tiny to the humungous. Each of their story, breeds and characteristics were explained to us and there were plenty of photo opportunities. We also got to stroke their heads and bellies. A flying display then followed with different birds. We got even more up close and personal with them flying and landing right next to us. We even had the chance to hold them. After viewing the different aviaries and various other animals in the sanctuary we caught up with one of the staff and helped to feed the emus, goats, meerkats, and raccoons. The best thing is that you could do the whole thing again as they run in continuous circles. If you're in Cornwall this is well worth the visit. read more

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Wonderful facility with knowledgeable staff and excellent educations programs. Some absolutely lovely birds. read more

Screech Owl Sanctuary - Animal Shelters Near Me - St. Columb, CON

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This is the most peaceful tourist attraction I have ever been to in my life. I feel like this place was designed by a Shaolin Monk. Two major things to do here. See and hold adorable animals and have tea. The Owls are breathtaking and well cared for. They have a great playground right in front of the tea house which is very affordable. This is exactly what I wanted after a stressful few days. Perfect. I love this place!!!! read more

This place is great and does excellent rehabilitation work which we should all be supporting. Its great value for money but keep an eye out for vouchers in local papers - the cornish guardian, etc - as they often do half price offers. They offer hands on encounters with tame owls - the barn owls are so beautiful and delicate, guided tours and best of all excellent displays using the owls and other birds of prey. It's a real hands on experience sure to impress any budding wildlife experts. The sanctuary is set in beautiful moorland grounds. There is a tearoom and education centre, and play areas for little ones. An excellent attraction. read more