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Name: Falconry: The Sport of Kings
Start: 2026-03-07T10:00:00
End: 2026-03-07T12:00:00

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Falconry: The Sport of Kings

Sat., March 7, 2026 | 10 am - 12 pm | Members: $20; Non-Members: $25
National Aviary General Admission Included

Travel back in time to learn about a sport that has been around for thousands of years: Falconry!

Discover firsthand the mystique of this ancient practice from National Aviary Licensed Falconer, Cathy Schlott. Learn how humans and birds of prey work together to achieve a common goal and uncover its primitive history - from an overview of regulations to the considerations when selecting a species. PLUS meet an Aviary Animal Ambassador.

Open to participants 10 years or older. Those under 16 must be accompanied by a registered adult.

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March 7 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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