WA Birds of Prey Centre

Whiteman Park, Perth

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WA Birds of Prey Up Close With a Barn Owl

Did you know that:

  • the Peregrine Falcon, the fastest bird in the world, can reach speeds of 180km/h, or up to 400km/h in a dive?
  • the eyesight of the Wedge Tail Eagle is so good, if it could read a newspaper it would be able to make out the fine print from one and a half kilometres?

The Western Australian Birds of Prey Centre gives you an opportunity to learn about birds of prey and see them in flight.

WA Birds of Prey HuntingMy name is Yvonne Sitko, and I established the WA Birds of Prey Centre in 2005. I’ve been involved in rescue, rehabilitation and release back into the wild of birds of prey since 2000. I am licenced by the WA Department of Conservation and Land Management.

Some sick or injured birds are unable to be released back into the wild. Depending on the bird’s personality, they might join my flight display.

The displays educate people about the importance of conserving the natural habitat for birds of prey. The birds demonstrate a lot of their natural behaviors through flight and feeding. They don’t perform tricks.

Recently Auzzie, a young and very proud Wedgetail Eagle, has been flying free at Subiaco Oval with the West Coast Eagles. Auzzie is a great ambassador for Wedgetails and birds of prey in general.

It was not that long ago that Wedgetails were shot. So it is great to have Auzzie educating West Australians about conservation and habitat preservation.

Flight Show

You can come and see the birds of prey in flight at 11:00am and 2:30pm on:

  • Saturdays
  • Sundays
  • Public Holidays (except Christmas Day)
  • School Holidays

Buy your tickets when you arrive. Advance bokings are not required.

Ticket prices:

  • Adult $8
  • Concession $6
  • Children $5 (infants 2 and under free)

Getting Here

WA Birds of Prey Girl with RaptorThe WA Birds of Prey Centre is located at Mussell Pool West, Whiteman Park. This is a 45 minute drive north of Perth.

Click on the map for detailed information on how to get here.

Schools Programme

The WA Birds of Prey can visit your school in Perth and surrounding suburbs. Please get in touch for more information about available dates and costs.

Got a question about Birds of Prey

I love questions, so anything you want to know just drop me an email using this form.

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