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We protect and preserve birds and their habitats through conservation, rehabilitation, and education.
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Welcome
Nestled on 305 acres of serene Missouri hardwood forest, World Bird Sanctuary is a destination for nature enthusiasts. Adjacent to Lone Elk County Park and the scenic Chubb Trail, our Sanctuary offers a delightful blend of seasonal shows, nature trails, and picturesque picnic areas. Our expansive outdoor avian exhibits provide a safe haven for a diverse array of non-releasable birds, and our on-site Kathryn G. Favre Foundation Raptor Hospital specializes in rehabilitating injured birds of prey. Come explore the wonders of nature and experience the beauty of World Bird Sanctuary!
Our Mission
We protect and preserve birds and their habitats through conservation, rehabilitation, and education.
Our Vision
Our vision is to create a world where birds and humans live in harmony.
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Let's Explore The Sanctuary
Guest Experiences
Get ready for an exhilarating animal adventure! Explore our Sanctuary with one of our expert keepers in a guided tour. Witness the majestic flight of birds of prey soaring right above you in our captivating seasonal shows. Or indulge in an unforgettable up-close encounter with an exotic raptor!
Education Programs
Discover the wonders of nature with our immersive education programs at World Bird Sanctuary! Perfect for learners of all ages, our programs bring you up-close experiences with majestic birds of prey, fostering a love for wildlife and inspiring conservation action.
Summer Camps
Our camps are designed to immerse your child in our world of birds and nature at The Sanctuary. We use our 305 acres of land, and hundreds of birds in our care to create unique experiences every day to educate and encourage a love for the world around them.
Seasonal Events
We offer a captivating array of seasonal events throughout the year, ranging from glamorous fundraising galas like Fete du Feather to educational celebrations such as International Vulture Awareness Day. These events offer a unique blend of bird displays, behind-the-scenes tours, family-friendly activities, and themed festivities, providing visitors with an enriching and entertaining experience.
Featured Attraction
Owl Prowl at the World Bird Sanctuary
Available select evenings from November – March
Save The Raptors
Our Mission
Saving Birds and Their Habitats
We protect and preserve birds and their habitats through conservation, rehabilitation, and education. Our vision is to create a world where birds and humans live in harmony.
Become a Proud Parent
Adopt-a-Bird
The symbolic adoption program at World Bird Sanctuary helps to provide food and care for your favorite feathered friends. Whether you give it as a gift or keep it for yourself, you are making a difference in the lives of our birds. Enjoy a full year of benefits by becoming a proud parent today!
Support Us
Rescuer's Giving Club
Become a hero to our feathered friends and experience the joy of saving lives and protecting our planet. Join the Rescuer’s Giving Club and elevate your impact on the lives of sick and injured raptors!
Memberships
Support wildlife rehabilitation, education and conservation by becoming a member of World Bird Sanctuary.
Individual
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79
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Free Admission
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10% Off Guest Experiences & Gift Shop Purchases
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Exclusive Invitation to Members Only Events
Family
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99
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Free Admission
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10% Off Guest Experiences & Gift Shop Purchases
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2 Free Guest Experience Tickets
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Exclusive Invitation to Members Only Events
Popular
Family Plus
$199
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Free Admission
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10% Off Guest Experiences & Gift Shop Purchases
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4 Free Guest Experience Tickets
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Exclusive Invitation to Members Only Events
Special Events
Upcoming Events
6
Sept
- 10am - 4pm
International Vulture Awareness Day
Join the World Bird Sanctuary for a fun, family-friendly celebration of nature’s ultimate cleanup crew—vultures! These incredible birds help keep our environment clean and disease-free by preventing the spread of anthrax, botulism, and rabies. Did you know the world’s highest flying bird, soaring over 30,000 feet, is a vulture? Enjoy family-friendly activities, hands-on crafts, and special presentations at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm showcasing their unique behaviors, amazing adaptations, and vital role in keeping our planet healthy.
TBD
Sept
- TBD
Members' Day
We’re excited to celebrate you—our amazing members—at Member’s Day! Your support helps us care for and protect our birds, and now it’s your turn to be appreciated. Enjoy exclusive perks like behind-the-scenes tours, an exciting bird demo, and rare, up-close encounters with our beloved ambassadors. It’s our way of saying thank you—we couldn’t do it without you!
25
Oct
- 10am - 4pm
Owl-o-Ween
Join the World Bird Sanctuary for a spook-tacular day of family-friendly fun at Owl-o-Ween! Celebrate Halloween with thrilling activities, creative crafts, exciting games, a costume contest, and captivating bird demos—all centered around the amazing world of owls. Don’t miss our free-flying bird shows at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm, offering up-close views of their incredible behaviors and adaptations. Admission is just $12 per car, so load up the family, wear your best costume, and get ready to have a hoot!
Testimonials
What Our Visitors Have to Say
We love hearing words of encouragement from our guests! Your visits help us care for our raptors.
The World Bird Sanctuary is a wonderful place. They take in and treat injured birds. Raptors are their specialty. Bald Eagles, Vultures, Owls, Hawks, Falcons, and others, including our favorite "Dorothy" the Andean Condor are outside for your viewing pleasure. We just renewed our membership. My granddaughters love this place too.
Very neat place with many raptors to enjoy! It is a free experience, but they do ask for a donation for each car when you pull in, which is perfectly acceptable. The trail to walk and see the birds is wide to provide plenty of space. Almost every habitat has both an information card about the species as well as history and detail about the individual birds and how they got there. It was a great way to spend an hour on a beautiful morning.
The location was easy to get to and a lovely place just to walk around. The birds were beautiful and we liked that the signage discussed their individual personalities, not just the traditional information. We paid extra for the Emu Encounter which was really interesting.
They have different kinds of Eagles and it is great experience for young and old. The boy scouts are highly involved in this attraction. It is a must see.
An amazing place to visit in west St Louis County right of Highway 44. They have an animal hospital on the premises and they help take care of Eagles, Raptors, Owls and many other birds they may need help in some way. They have events and shows throughout the year that are entertaining and educational. A great place to take the kids.
