Tucson Falconry Experiences
“This was by far the best part of my trip to Tucson. I learned so much about these amazing creatures, and the experience was very interactive...”
A Tidbit of Falconry
Join us for Sky Island Falconry’s newest experience!
-Discover the incredible world of Falconry
-Learn about one of the most popular birds used in Falconry today
-learn proper handling of a Harris’s Hawk
-call a Harris’s Hawk to your glove
-watch a trained Hawk train for a hunt.
-Q&A and plenty of photo opportunities.
Unlike our Hawk Walks this is NOT a hunt.
We offer this experience at two great locations; White Stallion Ranch for those on the West Side of town or at the Tanque Verde Ranch on the East side of town. To Bookn the White Stallion Ranch Location click here for the Tanque Verde Ranch click here.
We are excited and honored to partner with Tanque Verde Ranch for this experience. Experience the thrill of falconry on their beautiful Guest Ranch established in 1868! This experience is booked through the Tanque Verde Ranch! Please click the booking link below.
Excellent option for any guests with mobility restrictions.
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$100 per person
Ages 7 and up
Group size 4-15 people
~45-60 minutes
Fridays at 6pm (Year-Round)
Tanque Verde Ranch 14301 East Speedway Tucson, Arizona 85748
All public guests will need to come to the front desk and sign a waiver and make payment before they are able to attend the experience.
*This experience does require a minimum of 4 guests, if we do not meet the minimum we may reschedule or refund if rescheduling is not possible.
Hawk Walk
Join us for Sky Island Falconry's signature experience!
-Enjoy a short discussion about the modern practice of the ancient art of falconry.
-Call a trained Harris's Hawk to your gloved hand.
-Follow a falconer and their hawk through the Sonoran Desert on a hunt for prey.
-Observe first-hand the way a falconer and hawk work together on a hunt, if you're lucky you may even have the chance to witness them catch prey.
-Finish your experience with a Q&A session and another chance to call the hawk to your gloved hand. This will be the perfect time to get that perfect photo or slow-mo video of the bird landing on your hand.
*This is an actual hunting experience that occurs off trail in a wild desert environment. The walk includes trekking through uneven terrain and is not recommended for anyone with mobility concerns. The Hawk Walk averages 1-2 miles.
$150 per person
2-8 participants
Duration: 1.5 hours
Seasonal Availability Oct-March
Ages 7 and Up
Location: For this experience we have various locations, we have Hawk Walks at the White Stallion Ranch and for those wanting a little more adventure in a more remote location we offer Hawk Walks on the stunning Ironwood Forest National monument.
The Triple Threat Raptor Experience
The Triple Threat Raptor Experience will give you a chance to experience all 3 types of birds we have here at Sky Island Falconry Experience; Hawks, Falcons and Owls.
-Falcons: Meet one of our falcons and learn what makes them the fastest creatures on the planet. Learn their ancient history and role in falconry and how falconers helped save Peregrine falcons from being wiped out in North America. If conditions allow you may be treated to an amazing aerial display as one our falcons drops out of the sky at breakneck speed only a few feet in front of you.
-Owls: Meet one of the most primitive raptors on the planet, learn about its role in nature, its habitat, and what makes it an ideal raptor to keep around the neighborhood.
-Hawks: Lastly you will have the opportunity to interact with one of our trained hawks. We teach you to call the bird to your gloved hand and send it away to perches.
-There will be abundant photo opportunities throughout this program.
-This is not a hunt. This experience occurs in a small clearing in the desert a short walk from the parking lot. a good option for anyone with mobility concerns.
$225 per person
2-10 people
Duration: ~1.5 hours
November-March
Ages 7 and up
Held at White Stallion Ranch
If our current schedule does not meet your needs and you’re part of a group with four of more participants, please email us to arrange a personalized experience.