An Experience to RememberThe World Bird Sanctuary rests peacefully on 305 acres of Missouri hardwood forest, next door to Lone Elk County Park and Chubb Trail. We are open daily from 8am - 5pm, and closed only on Thanksgiving and Christmas. Free entry and parking.The World Bird Sanctuary features free seasonal shows, nature trails, educational programs and picnic pavilions. Come see our live displays of Bald Eagles, Owls, Hawks, Falcons, Vultures, Parrots, Reptiles and much more!
Our MissionOur mission is to preserve the earth′s biological diversity and to secure the future of threatened bird species in their natural environments. We work to fulfill this mission through education, propagation, field studies and rehabilitation.Awards• Nominee About.com Reader's Choice Awards for:Best Free Attraction or Event in St. Louis, 2011 • Awarded AAA Midwest Traveler's Travel Treasure of the Mid-West for Owl Prowls 
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Watch Live Peregrine Nest Box!In partnership with Missouri Department of Conservation and Ameren Missouri, the World Bird Sanctuary is pleased to be able to bring you a live video camera on a Peregrine Falcon nest box. Watch peregrine falcons nest from 7am - 8pm. Watch Now! The box is located at Ameren Missouri's Portage de Sioux power plant in St. Charles County, Missouri. The wild Peregrine Falcon pair was successful last year, raising 5 youngsters. Stay Connected
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AMAZING ANIMAL ENCOUNTERSJoin us for Amazing Animal Encounters every Saturday & Sunday from Memorial Day to Labor Day! Sponsored by Ameren MO 
ALASKA CRUISE 2012Join WBS Founder & Executive Director, Walter Crawford, in September 2012 
HELP OUR WILDLIFE HOSPITALIt costs an average of $500 to treat a single bird in our wildlife hospital. 
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Open 7 Days a Week 8am - 5pm | (636) 225-4390
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