Dorset Falconry Park
Who We Are
Husband and wife team Martin and Tara Ballam opened Dorset Falconry Park in 2019.
Martin has worked in the industry for over 40 years and has worked in many collections. His own journey began with Xtreme Falconry, an off site display team and experience day company. However his passion was always to follow his dream of conservation and that is when Dorset Falconry Park was opened and home to the birds in his collection.
Tara is a qualified secondary school science teacher with a degree in Zoology and has supported Martin with his passion and dream. Tara enjoys promoting the educational aspect of the work done here.
Philip, Connie and Elsie (their three children) are always busy at the park too. Philip is always behind the scenes whilst the girls are following in their dad's footsteps to promote the conservation and education of raptors.
A passion for conservation...
Proud partners of Project Lugger, working to conserve Lugger Falcons in their wild regions of India and Pakistan
Our team
Our team consists of highly qualified and motivated professionals, who are all experts in their field. With many years of experience in the industry, they have the expertise to provide comprehensive and informative yet fun experiences and visits.
The Director
Martin Ballam
With over 40 years experience in the zoo industry, Martin's passion is to promote the conservation of raptors and this is done both at the park and as part of his educational visits.
Director
Tara Ballam
Tara is a qualified secondary school science teacher and still works in this industry. Her zoological degree and teaching qualification has helped put together the educational aspects of Xtreme Falconry and Dorset Falconry Park.
Head Falconer
Kyle Smaldon
Kyle is very knowledgeable about the work he does and leads the experience day sessions. He completed his qualifications after finishing school and also leads the mentoring programme.
The young team
Philip, Connie, Elsie
Philip, Connie and Elsie are all still at school and love participating in all aspects of the park from cleaning out the birds, filling water bowls, cutting the grass and serving the customers.
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Company number: 11148632
Zoo License holder/number: 8325
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Contact number: 01305 250710
Contact email:enquiries@xtremefalconry.co.uk
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