If travelling by bus stay on to the end of the route !!The falconry is situated within a fenced compound with aviaries backing onto the display area.The display area comprises a large seated area for 600+ people (many in the shade) fronted by a grassed area which is landscaped and has two towers in opposing corners, it is separated from the public by a stream.Commentary is in German and Italian but that doesn't matter once the show starts. The senior falconer produces birds from the back of the aviaries and they "perform" between the towers and the falconer who is constantly on the move. Birds are displayed so that photographs can be taken. There is something magical about lining up a photo of an incoming bird and feeling a wing tip brush your hand after you have pressed the shutter.At one point there were six eagles and vultures at different points around the display area.The flying display lasts 45+minutes. Between displays one can wander the grounds, visit the aviaries, have a snack, chat to the falconers, visit the shop (not big but certainly diverse) or enjoy a cooling drink.We were highly impressed by the whole place, and want to go back.
We took our five year old daughter by chance, and luckily we were just in time for the show. We enjoyed it very much, despite it being narrated in either Italian or German. From the little German I could understand, they thoroughly explain the birds - very educational, informative and entertaining. During the show, the birds fly right over your heads, so close they'll almost touch you, a thrill for both kids and adults. Sit in the back or side rows and you might just get a bird hopping on your head! Check the show timings before making your way there. That's the highlight, after that, it takes about five minutes to walk through the whole area.
We were three generations traveling together and all of us really liked this show. I have seen a few other bird shows, but this one was the most closely connected to the audience. You really have to duck sometimes when the birds buzz the audience!
Not sure what I was going to see but once the show got under way, you enjoy the change of pace, the introduction of different wild birds and a good few times they do come up close and personal You learn as well. Just be ready as they swoop in so be ready to take the action shot. Well worth a visit although I'd like the visit to the cages to be a little more informative though.
A variety of birds in one place. The trainer did a good show with the birds flying over the crowd gives you the thrill. Language was Italian and German. I highly recommend seeing the show. Make sure to sit in the middle front to get most of the action
Nice park with a lot of different birds of prey with whom they organize a demonstration twice a day. Spectacular birds an be seen from realy closeby.
Did not expect much before I went with my family (incl 3 kids), but this was an absolute spectacular show! Overall a small place but makes up with a great show of awesome birds that will come very close during flight. Shows are at 11am and 3pm, with interesting variety of birds and just long enough to be interesting to both adults and kids. A must visit if you are in the Locarno area!
What a super attraction and, educational too. The viewing area is under a roof, while sitting in a dry/shady place you watch a large variety of birds of prey showing of their skills. In between they are presented to the visitors close up as every species is explained. It is extraordinary to see the largest birds of prey like a Bald Eagle or a Condor fly just above your head. The show also includes a beautiful white horse and at the end of the show ....a pony for the children to ride. The surroundings are worth mentioning, a lovely path leads the visitor through a parklike estate and the different, well maintained flight cages
It's not just for kids, also for adults very interessting. Owls, eagles, vultures flying over your head and while they doing this, the speaker explains about their behaviour in the nature. Just make sure, you're there when there is a show. There is 1 in the morning and 1 in the afternoon, check the homepage.
Have seen other falconry shows in different countries and think this one was quite good. Not just a show but educational