These photodays are held at Liberty's Raptor and Reptile Centre near Ringwood in Hampshire on the edge of the New Forest. During the course of the day you will be given the chance to photograph many of the birds and other animals that live at the Centre, often from very close indeed, with no glass or wire in your way.

The day begins at 10.00am at the Centre and goes on until around 3.00pm with a sandwich tray lunch provided for participants. After 3.00pm you are of course welcome to stay within the Centre until closing time if you so wish.

Because you can get so close to the animals that you are photographing no special equipment is needed but we would suggest that a camera with at least a 3 times zoom is the minimum requirement, although the way that the day is structured you will be able to get photographs with virtually any camera. For those with SLR cameras we suggest a zoom lens of around 70 - 300mm, and maybe a macro lens for the smaller animals.

We welcome photographers of all abilities and ages, although children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Friends and relatives who are not part of the Photo day are welcome to come into the Centre and enjoy the public demonstrations at the normal admission price.

To Book

Public Days - £45 per person
We run public photo days where you are welcome to book yourself a space if you wish to go. Details of these dates can be found in the window at the top of the page. To book your place please contact us by email or phone. Please note that there is a £15 booking fee required to secure your place, with the balance of £30 being paid on entry at the Centre.

Group Bookings - £45 per person
Clubs, organisations or just groups of friends can book private group bookings with us. We require a minimum of 5 persons and a maximum of 12 on any one day, and suggest that anyone organising such a day contact us with some dates to ensure that the Centre is available for booking that day.

Special Offer: Organise a Group Booking Day for at least 7 people, including yourself, and the orgainser will get free entry on the day

Private Days - £200 per day for up to 4 persons
You can book a private day for between one to four photographers for £200. Many people like to do it this way with a small group of friends and split the cost between them. Private day bookings require a £50 booking fee payable at the time of booking, and £150 paid at the Centre on the day.