Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have a restroom?
No, we do not have a public restroom. However, you are welcome to use our staff restroom during your visit if needed.Disability access?
Free Flight has wheelchair access and handicapped parking.Parking?
We have onsite parking but it is limited to 7 spaces. There is also a paid parking lot directly across the street. Please carpool as much as needed and be mindful of the length of your stay. For the sake of other guests, we recommend limited your visit to one hour.When are you open to the public?
Our open hours are 11am-4pm. However, you MUST have a reservation to visit. The last reservation starts at 3pm. Please visit our scheduling page to view a calendar of available visit times.*Please note: We recommend booking your visit at least a few days in advance (especially during weekends and school holidays!)
Is there a cost to visit?
Yes. General Admission visits cost $8 per person. Make your reservation to visit us at www.freeflightbirds.org/visit!If you are interested in a guided tour, group event, field trip, scout troop event, etc., please contact our Education & Outreach Coordinator Isabelle at freeflightbirds@live.com to discuss scheduling and costs.
How can I find the sanctuary?
From interstate 5:
Take Via de la Valle to the west.
Go south on Jimmy Durante Blvd past the Del Mar Fairgrounds. After you cross over the concrete bridge and go straight through the roundabout, we are the first driveway on the right.May we pet or hold the birds?
For the safety of all visitors and the well-being of our birds, only staff, volunteers, and annual membership holders who have received guidance from a staff member on proper handling techniques are permitted to pet and hold the birds.May we take pictures?
Yes, for personal use only please.May we bring food in to feed the birds?
NO. We carefully monitor what our birds eat. Some are on special diets or have allergies. We have our own food mix available to all visitors if you wish to feed the birds during your visit.May we feed the koi?
Yes, you may feed the koi. We limit the amount of koi food that we give out so that the fish are not overfed. They do not eat during the colder months.*Please be courteous during the school holidays and reserve the koi food for young children. Only one bowl of fish food per person. Thank you!