A World of Wings

About Us

A World of Wings was formed by Michael Simmons in 2006 and joined by his Wife Sarah in 2009. Together they have more then twenty years of experience in training birds and mammals within zoos and professional institutions.

The aim of A World of Wings is to promote birds and share them with people of all ages, in many different capacities from Free-Flight bird shows to specially designed interaction programmes and encounters.

Early on, Michael and Sarah realised that birds have all the skills and natural design to thrive in their world. Humans are inspired by their designs, replicated in all of our inventions. Humans are touched by their grace and free-spirits. With these facts onboard A World of Wings focuses on encouraging Natural Behaviours from Captive Birds and helping them to be amazing in their own form.

Instead of Birds being trained to perform tricks, it is them who teach us to understand how to build a Relationship built on trust, allowing us into their World. With this amazing Partnership the birds have demonstrated amazing feats of intelligence and soar, glide and climb their way into the eyes and hearts of many.

"Through inspiring our audience or individual, we are able to promote the conservation of birds"

Our Birds
A World of Wings works with birds of all species. Parrots, Kingfishers, Crows, Raptors, Wading Birds and More. Most of all these species are prey to other animals or birds. As a result, fearing for their life is the birds basic operating system and safety is their primary concern. Everything can spell danger to a bird: loud noises, unfamiliar equipment, confined spaces etc. So how do you turn a scared bird into a calm, smart and brave bird? By establishing a relationship built on trust and safety. How do you do that? By learning about the world from a birds point of view.

A WoW Training methods work with positive reinforcement and a natural approach to bird training. Our birds have free flown and excelled in front of thousands of people with complete confidence in us and themselves.

"The principle of understanding is the key to a good relationship, with all species of birds.
This not only leads to a balanced, natural, fun and fulfilling partnership, but is also
the secret to solving all problems".

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