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 zoological 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 work.
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.
The young team
Philip
Philip works behind the scenes ensuring everything technological runs smoothly. This includes installing CCTV cameras to watch breeding birds, installing network systems across the park and even designing the very website you're browsing on right now!
The young team
Connie
When she's not busy with schoolwork, Connie is always with the birds. Whether thats cleaning aviaries, making equipment or training, she is always working. The birds you fly on your experience are most likely trained and equipped by her!
The young team
Elsie
Elsie is a passionate conservationist. She's always keen to help injured animals and nurse them back to health before release. She is also keen to lend a hand with cleaning out aviaries or training birds.