17 Nov 2022 - Day 4: (Kangaroo Island) Raptor Domain

We arrived at Raptor Domain after a short 20 mins drive from Emu Ridge Eucalyptus Oil Distillery.  We were there slightly before the opening hour at 11am and had to wait for the gate to open.

Raptor Domain is home to the only free flight Birds of Prey presentation in South Australia.  This 1-hour presentation offers a rare opportunity to see and interact with some of Australia’s incredible birds in up close encounters.

Raptor Domain is passionate to the protection and conservation of birds and reptiles through rescue, rehabilitation, education and research.  At Raptor Domain they rescue many orphaned, injured and sick birds each year. Unfortunately, not all birds are able to go back to the wild so many remain here at Raptor Domain where they are ambassadors to help create awareness and appreciation for their species and their habitats. 

While waiting for the Birds of Prey Show to start, we walked around the park hoping to see some wildlife.

We were pretty excited when we saw several wild Koalas lazing on a tree.  This is our first-time seeing Koalas in the wild instead of in captivity.

The Birds of Prey presentation starts at 11:30am.  The show allows us to enjoy a delightful interactive experience with a friendly Barn Owls; have a laugh with Banjo and Paterson the laughing Kookaburras; meet an array of birds including majestic Wedge-tailed Eagles; incredibly aerobatic Black Kites; chatty Cockatoos and many more.

The trainers have years of experience working closely with the birds.  Their presentations are educational, interactive, inspiring and fun, clearly demonstrating the incredible bonds they have with their birds.

At one point during the show, Javier and myself, who were seated on the front row, had a very close encounter with the Barn Owl.  The trainer let the Barn Owl hop onto the visitor's lap one after another.

Following is some of the amazing birds we saw during the show.

There is a Reptiles presentation at 1pm where visitors will have an amazing look into Australian reptiles, venom, and the creatures that use it. They will be able to get up close and personal in a safe environment with some of Australia’s most venomous animals.  However, with our busy schedule for today, we gave that a miss.  

Following is some highlights of the Birds of Prey Show.

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