Colorado Springs Hands-On Falconry Class and Demonstration

The experience is very educational. Everyone involved is friendly and professional. They introduce you to several different birds, explain their differences & their individual hunting styles. They also assist you in getting pictures to document your visit. Deanna & Nicole are a great team & I would highly recommend this experience to anyone who loves birds or is looking for a unique experience during their stay in Colorado Springs. I may have to come back to take the advanced class!

The experience is very educational. Everyone involved is friendly & professional. They introduce you to several different birds, explain their differences & their individual hunting styles. They also assist you in getting pictures to document your visit. Deanna & Nicole were a great team & I would highly recommend this experience to anyone who loves birds or is looking for a unique experience during their stay in Colorado Springs. There's also an advanced class I may have to come back to take!

The beginner/intermediate combo falconry class was our birthday present to ourselves and I am not sure how future birthdays will top this. We had an absolutely amazing experience with Roger, Gabe and the falcons and owls. We got more hands-on time than I expected and learned much more than I thought we would. I would highly recommend this experience if you're in Colorado Springs.

We had a wonderful time meeting and flying the birds with Deanna! She is smart, friendly, easy to chat with, and great with the birds. The whole morning was terrific; we love getting to see all the raptors, and our hawk, Maverick, was a wonderful ambassador. Great pictures and great memories.

My parents and I (all adults) recently took the beginning falconry class. This was my big wish for our trip. I blame it on growing up reading the My Side of the Mountain series. The class was fabulous - everything I could have hoped for. I had watched lots of YouTube videos doing research for our trip and it was lovely to meet all the birds. We learned a lot, saw some hunting demonstrations, and took a short "hawk walk" where everyone got pictures with Phoenix and later took pictures holding another bird. Some things you should know - the Broadmoor offers a military discount, but you specifically have to ask for it. The outdoor adventures meetup area has handicap parking, but no bathroom. You have to walk across the street to access the nearest bathroom. Might be best to just go before you arrive. Most areas have seating if you need it, but if you are a little unsteady I found trekking poles to be terrific for the hawk walk. No non-paying guests are allowed to attend with a participant to take photos. However, aside from the falconer, a helper will be there for the class and she takes great photos. Thank you Delaney for walking with me, sharing your knowledge, and taking pictures to share! I know its an expensive class, but the value is outstanding. I would take the intermediate class in a heartbeat if I lived nearby.