The Suffolk Owl Sanctuary at Stonham Barns near Stowmarket is offering a wealth of countryside entertainment for all ages throughout the holiday month of August.

There are up to three spectacular flying displays daily featuring powerful eagles, superfast falcons, silently beautiful owls and comical vultures from a cast list of over 80 birds of prey from around the world who reside at the Sanctuary: add in a Red Squirrel colony, Woodland Walk with chipmunk enclosure, quizzes & competitions for youngsters and peaceful retreats for a picnic amongst the owls and you already have the makings of an exciting day of discovery.

But the Suffolk Owl Sanctuary also pleased to announce a host of special extra attractions who will be with us throughout August to entertain visitors.

Every Wednesday & Thursday, Jenny’s Ark Pet Zoo will be with there featuring rabbits, guinea pigs, goats, sheep, dragons, lizards, snakes and more to provide children with a close encounter of a different kind.

Then at the weekends a series of “Summer Sunday” specials will offer the Funforce Crew teaching circus tricks like hula-hooping, tightrope walking, plate spinning and limbo dancing, and Bouncy Castle Days with lots of safe but exciting activities and ever-popular face-painting for children.

The Suffolk Owl Sanctuary is based at Stonham Barns, Stonham Aspal in Suffolk and is open to visitors every day of the year. It’s a great place to spend the day – there are numerous craft & gift shops, a garden centre, driving range & 9-hole golf course, fishing lakes, caravan park and a coffee shop & restaurant, plus plenty of free parking. Stonham Barns is situated on the A1120 Tourist route not far from Ipswich and is easily accessible form the A14, A12 and A140 – simply follow the brown signs.

For more information and to download a FREE VIP PASS for Juniors, please visit the website www.owl-help.org.uk or call the Sanctuary on 08456 807897.