World of Owls is proud to announce that we have been accepted as full members of BIAZA (British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums)

BIAZA is a professional body representing the best zoos and aquariums in Britain and Ireland. Members Collections pride themselves on their excellent animal welfare, education and conservation work. BIAZA supports their work and helps promote the work of good zoos and aquariums.

"World of Owls" hopes to bring people, young and old, from all sections of the community to a beautiful location where they can be shown the need for conservation by one of nature's most wonderful creatures. The education program of the "World of Owls" is designed to facilitate the National Curriculum's key stages in order to help Northern Ireland's younger generation learn about a range of topics including environmental and ecological issues.

The "World of Owls" had support from "World Owl Trust", (WOT) in Cumbria, 'WOT' has been active in this field of work for more than 30 years from their base at Muncaster Castle.

Northern Irelands Premier Owl, Bird of Prey and Exotic Animal Conservation Centre.

Working to benefit education and conservation for Northern Ireland.

Dedicated and fully trained voluntary staff.

World of Owls is open within the very beautiful

Randalstown Forest

The primary objectives of the “World of Owls” are to insure the survival of the world's owls. This will run hand in hand with conservation, education, research and restoration of the wild habitat the owls need.

The "World of Owls" aims to bring together people, young and old, from all sections of the community to a beautiful location where they can be educated by using one of nature's most wonderful creatures to pass on a strong conservation message. The education program of the "World of Owls" is designed to facilitate the National Curriculum's key stages in order to help Northern Ireland's younger generation learn about a range of topics including environmental and ecological issues.

It is also the "World of Owls" aim to have a visitor centre that can be enjoyed by every section of the community. The "World of Owls" centre is wheelchair accessible. Staff are trained in all aspects of working with the public including special needs training.

The "World of Owls" at Randalstown Forest has a range of facilities that enables it to be a visitor destination for a full day visit. There is an indoor and outdoor display area, shop, café, outdoor displays, walks, play area and services.

The "World of Owls" is also benefiting province wide community groups by providing job skills training to a number of different welfare, and community based organisations. Enterprise Ulster has contributed assistance to Northern Irelands community in a number of ways for some years now and World of Owls has also benefited from their help.

The "Duke of Edinburgh Award" scheme is just one of the different categories in which young individuals can learn skills to help aid them gain long-term employment.