Screech Owl Sanctuary

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About Screech Owl Sanctuary

Screech Owl Sanctuary is an owl rescue centre and animal park on Goss Moor at St Columb in Cornwall.

What You Will Find

The sanctuary is a working rescue centre, so its focus is the care of injured owls. Because of that, a visit is as much about the birds as the setting around them. You can see many owl species during your time here. Other animals are also at the sanctuary, so there is plenty to look at as you make your way around. Entry is to an animal park rather than a single enclosure, which suits families and anyone who wants to take their time.

Where It Is

Goss Moor sits just off the A30, near St Columb and Indian Queens. The sanctuary address is Goss Moor, St Columb, TR9 6HP. Drivers coming from the north coast or the centre of Cornwall will find the moor on a straightforward route. Nearby you will find Cornish Hampers and Da Bara Bakery if you want to pick something up, and Frugi Newquay is a short drive away.

Planning Your Visit

Opening days and tickets change through the year, so it is worth checking the sanctuary’s own website before you set out. Then you can build the rest of your day around it. Combine the sanctuary with the moor and the towns close by for an easy outing. If you are travelling with children, allow time to stop at each enclosure rather than rushing through. The rescue work sits at the heart of the place, and seeing the owls up close is the reason most people come.

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