Is Owl Therapy The New Way To Beat Stress?
From puppy yoga to cat cafes and therapy dogs, the involvement of animals in wellness has risen in the last few years, with Owl Therapy being the new rising trend to benefit your mental health.
With many people using owl sounds to relax and unwind whilst falling asleep, they are certainly considered majestic and anxiety-reducing animals.
Spending time in nature has been found to benefit both your mental and physical well-being. Ecotherapy is a formal treatment which involves doing activities outside in nature and has been shown to help with mild to moderate depression.
Not only nature but interacting with animals and wildlife has been shown to decrease your stress-related hormone levels and lower your blood pressure.
Pam Broughton, who runs The Owls Trust charity and zoo in Llandudno, a sanctuary for rescued and mistreated owls, says: “Being outside with our owls reduces my stress and improves my mood. I instantly feel more relaxed and connected to nature.
“I would encourage anyone looking to improve their mental health to visit local wildlife, particularly owls as they are beautiful, calming creatures.
“There’s a certain majesty and peace you can achieve by observing and relaxing in the presence of these amazing animals.”
You can visit The Owls Trust here in Llandudno. Check our Visiting Us Page for the latest opening times. It is free to visit and everyone is welcome.
We will give you a tour of the collection and the opportunity to meet and touch some of these wonderful creatures. With stunning views overlooking Llandudno Bay, this is an experience not to be missed.
About the Owls Trust
The Owls Trust, based at Bodafon Farm Park, Llandudno, is a small charity housing one of the most comprehensive collections of owls on display to the public in the UK.
There are three main strands of the Trust’s work. Firstly, providing rescue and rehabilitation to injured birds of prey. Then, nursing the wild birds back to health and, when they are ready, releasing them back into a suitable habitat.
The Trust is often asked to rescue “pet” owls. These birds are frequently distressed and in poor condition. These owls are given a permanent home where they can regain a good quality of life in more spacious and appropriate surroundings suitable to their species.
Education also plays a huge role in the trust’s mission, educating young people and older groups about birds of prey, their place in our environment and how we can maintain their habitats to protect the biodiversity of our countryside.
The Owls Trust also works with international partners to create and maintain breeding stocks of the world’s rarest owls. When imperilled habitats can be restored and protected, threatened populations can be enhanced and new groups can be reintroduced.
There are three main strands of the Trust’s work. Firstly, providing rescue and rehabilitation to injured birds of prey. Then, nursing the wild birds back to health and, when they are ready, releasing them back into a suitable habitat.
The Trust is often asked to rescue “pet” owls. These birds are frequently distressed and in poor condition. These owls are given a permanent home where they can regain a good quality of life in more spacious and appropriate surroundings suitable to their species.
Education also plays a huge role in the trust’s mission, educating young people and older groups about birds of prey, their place in our environment and how we can maintain their habitats to protect the biodiversity of our countryside.
The Owls Trust also works with international partners to create and maintain breeding stocks of the world’s rarest owls. When imperilled habitats can be restored and protected, threatened populations can be enhanced and new groups can be reintroduced.
