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Sunkar Falcon Sanctuary Almaty

19 Mar, 2025

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19 Mar, 2025

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Table of Contents

  • History Of The Sunkar Falcon Sanctuary
  • Falcon Show Almaty
  • Sunkar Falcon Sanctuary Entrance Fees
  • Sunkar Falcon Sanctuary Timings
  • How To Reach Sunkar Falcon Sanctuary?
  • Other Entertainment At The Falcon Hunting Festival
  • Popular Attractions In Almaty
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The Sunkar Falcon Sanctuary in your Almaty Tour Package is among the most beautiful places to visit on your trip. The Sunkar Raptor Center is that place where you can experience the most beautiful birds of prey that too without the confinement of cages. 

If you are one of those people, who wishes to witness the magnificent creatures in their natural habitat, then the Sunkar Falcon Sanctuary is the best choice for you.

History Of The Sunkar Falcon Sanctuary

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The Falcon Farm in Almaty was founded in the year 1989 with the purpose of preserving the falcon species that were endangered. 

The Sunkar Falconry Centre in Almaty expanded its mission to protect and preserve the endangered species of rare birds of prey. Some of the popular species of birds that you can find here are peregrine falcons, eagle owls, golden eagles, black vultures, buzzards, gyrfalcons, and also the popular Sunkar Falcon Sanctuary eagles. 

Almaty Bird Sanctuary prioritizes releasing adult birds that can survive in the wild, while also closely monitoring them as they adapt to their natural habitat. Over the years the Falcon Farm Sunkar, Almaty has released over 1000 individual birds into the wild. 

If you dive deeper into the history of hunting in Kazakhstan, then you will find that the use of falcons and other raptors is an important part of the nation’s heritage. Although it’s not that popular today but is an important part of the legacy, and that is showcased through the Falcon show Almaty

Falcon Show Almaty

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The major attraction of the Falcon Farm in Almaty is the Falcon Show where you can witness different species of birds, demonstrating their unique hunting techniques where they are guided under the supervision of some of the most experienced ornithologists. 

While watching the show, you will get to know how they tame these birds at the Falcon Training Farm Kazakhstan. This show features the popular dance of the black vulture, the flight of the saker falcon at a high speed of 320km/h, the white-tailed eagle catching a fish, the golden eagle grabbing a wolf, and the fascinating site of a bearded vulture eating bones, which makes the Sunkar Falcon Sanctuary the best part of your trip to Almaty Kazakhstan. 

Besides these birds, the centre houses wolves and tazy dogs, which are the national breed of Kazakhstan, who are also known as the Kazakh Greyhound and who have been faithful companions to nomads for some centuries and are considered one of the main treasures of Kazakhstan. 

Suggested Read: Travel Tips For Almaty

Sunkar Falcon Sanctuary Entrance Fees

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Falcon Farm in Almaty ticket price is approximately 3200 Tenge($7.20 USD) and will be worth every penny. You will get to see the most unique part of Almaty at the Sunkar Falcon Sanctuary. Imagine how cool it would be to watch the various species of birds do all kinds of wild and crazy stuff, and capture all that in your camera for the ultimate Wildlife experience Almaty.

Sunkar Falcon Sanctuary Timings

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If you are wondering about the timings of the Sunkar Falcon Sanctuary, then let us help you with that. The Falcon Farm in Almaty starts the show at 5 p.m. from Tuesday to Sunday between the months of March to November.

So if you are planning to visit Kazakhstan and wish to witness the Falcon Farm in Almaty at the Sunkar Falcon Sanctuary, you can plan your travel during the months of March to November.

How To Reach Sunkar Falcon Sanctuary?

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  • By Cab or Yandex: If you don’t have a car, you can hire a taxi or a Yandex from the Medeu for 3000 Tenge($6.70 USD) to reach one of the unique Almaty tourist attractions.
  • By Car: But if you are using your own car then head South on Dulati Avenue at the Alma-Arasan, the big Almaty Gorge, and then take a right before the ecopost. 
  • By Bus: You can take the bus number 28 and 108 to get there quickly. You have to deboard at the 2nd Hydroelectric power station. 

After the show, you can take a Yandex to go downtown Almaty from Sunkar for 2000 Tenge($4.50 USD). 

Other Entertainment At The Falcon Hunting Festival

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If you are looking for some additional activities to enjoy at the Falcon Hunting Festival, well you are in for a treat because the Sunkar Falcon Sanctuary offers a range of entertainment options where you get plenty of time to relax and unwind at the centre’s hotel, restaurant, sauna, and a swimming pool. 

The in-house restaurant of the Sunkar Falcon Sanctuary serves national dishes including saumal and kumis, which are the traditional drinks made from the milk of pasture-gazing horses, so you can imagine what kind of taste you can expect. Taste authentic dishes that will leave a lingering taste on your tongue. 

The surroundings of the bird-watching area in Almaty form a perfect backdrop to the Ile Alatau Mountains that will compel you to explore the place on horseback. 

You will come across gorges, waterfalls, green pastures, and Tien Shan spruce-covered mountain slopes, which makes Falcon Nursery Sunkar in Almaty one of the best Almaty tourist attractions.

You can have a romantic escapade here have the best photo session with the beautiful horses and freeze the moments of your best trip ever at this popular bird-watching area in Almaty.

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1. Big Almaty Lake

The Big Almaty Lake is not only a popular attraction in Almaty but also a natural wonder in Kazakhstan. This lake has crystal clear waters, that reflect the surrounding mountains, amidst the backdrop of the picturesque views.

2. Almaty Central Mosque

Kazakhstan is an Islam-dominant country, so you can find plenty of mosques here. One of the popular and largest mosques in Kazakhstan is the Almaty Central Mosque which features a Grand Blue Dome that adds more beauty to its intricately designed minarets.

3. Central State Museum Of Kazakhstan

The Central State Museum is the largest and the oldest museum in Kazakhstan and among the most stunning places to visit in Almaty. Featuring some of the old stuff that forms a part of the history of Kazakhstan. Some of the things found here are Silk Road, Old Kazakh Clothes, and a copy of the Golden Man’s suit.

4. Republic Square

The Republic Square is the centre of Almaty and is a historical site. You can find an independence Museum, honouring the Independence of Kazakhstan from the Soviet Union in 1991.

5. Almaty Zoo

Located in Gorky Park, Almaty Zoo is one of the oldest and largest zoos in Kazakhstan, which is home to some of the many different species, including the rare endangered species. The zoo has animal enclosures that look like natural educational programs for people vacationing with Kids in Kazakhstan.

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