Visit our centre
Looking for unforgettable things to do on the Garden Route? Discover our Bird of Prey Centre at The Heath, where you’ll enjoy up close wildlife encounters and have the opportunity to see some of our resident birds in flight during our breathtaking demonstrations. This unique raptor sanctuary is one of the top family-friendly attractions in the Garden Route, blending conservation education with exciting outdoor experiences. With a cozy coffee shop, a vibrant nursery, and a fun children’s playground on-site, The Heath is the perfect stop for families, school outings, and eco-tourism adventures.
Guided tour & flying demo
Peak season 1 December – 30 April
12:00pm / 2:00pm / 4:00pm
Off peak season 1 May – 30 Nov
12:00pm / 2:00pm
Public & School holidays
10:00am / 12:00pm / 2:00pm / 4:00pm
Please book in advance to avoid disappointment.
Wildlife rescues
What’s on offer
CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUND
PERFECT FOR BIRTHDAY PARTIES
MONKS MOBILE KITCHEN
SIT DOWN & TAKE AWAYS
BLUM BESPOKE
NURSERY AND GARDEN CENTRE
GIFT AND SOUVENIR SHOP
SUPOPRTING A GOOD CAUSE
Meet our pilots
F.A.Q.
Why is the bird here?
Can we touch/hold the owls and other birds?
What do you feed the birds?
Our ambassadors at the centre
Our aim is always to release as many rescued birds as possible back into the wild. Some, however, cannot be released due to their injuries or circumstances. For these raptors, we provide a safe and comfortable sanctuary where they receive the highest standard of care. Only birds that are truly comfortable in a captive environment become part of our education programmes, as we believe it is never fair to place unnecessary stress on wildlife. These resident raptors act as ambassadors for their species, helping us inspire awareness and respect for conservation through our tours and eco-adventure programmes.
To keep non-releasable raptors fit and stimulated, we use adapted falconry-based techniques that allow them to fly freely during demonstrations. Our birds are never tethered or restrained, giving them freedom of movement and offering visitors a rare and unforgettable chance to see them up close.
We also maintain a strict no-touch policy; although the birds are trained, they remain wild. For their wellbeing and your safety, we kindly ask that you follow your guide’s instructions at all times.
We see the flying of our birds not as a performance, but as valuable exercise and enrichment that supports their health and wellbeing. While we don’t promote them as “show birds,” there is one special animal who always steals the hearts of our guests, and he’s convinced he’s here purely for your entertainment!
Gustav, our lively German Wire haired Pointer is trained to sniff out his toy with pinpoint accuracy, he never fails to amaze and delight children (and adults too!) with his boundless energy and clever nose.
Learning about birds
Mark’s passion for the birds he helps rescue is quite apparent. We had a great time with our kids learning about the birds and asking questions about their past and future. Thank you for a fun experience! We’ll be back the next time we’re in Plett.
Spreading awareness
Very awesome experience!
The staff were so friendly the minute my friend and I walked in and I learned a lot! The birds are well looked after. Would definitely recommend going there!