Meet & Learn About Birds

Upper Level

Everyone will love these fun, educational shows by the World Bird Sanctuary!

Everyone will love these fun, educational shows by the World Bird Sanctuary!

World Bird Sanctuary was founded in 1977 by Walter C. Crawford Jr. to provide the St. Louis area with a hospital for sick or injured raptors. As the Sanctuary grew, so did its mission. Now located on 305 acres of Missouri hardwood forest in partnership with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, World Bird Sanctuary is home to more than 200 animals representing over 60 species from all around the world. What began as a small rehabilitation center has grown into an internationally renowned rehabilitation, education, and conservation organization. They are bringing three of their popular education programs to the Home Show!
 

All About Owls

This program will explain the natural history of owls and introduce attendees to specialized owl adaptations. See a variety of native owls like the Barn Owl, Great Horned Owl, Barred Owl and Screech Owl.
 

Raptor Basics

What is a raptor? How is a raptor different from other birds? How do they hunt and where do they live? Learn all this and more in the raptor basics program and meet several raptors, including hawks and an eagle.
 

Feathers & Scales

Meet some amazing animal ambassadors to learn about similarities and differences between reptiles and birds.
 

Program Schedule:

FridayAll About Owls – 11:00, 2:00, 5:00
SaturdayRaptor Basics – 11:00, 2:00, 5:00
SundayFeathers & Scales – 12:00, 2:30