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Our Mission
The World Bird Sanctuary’s 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 our mission through education, propagation, field studies and rehabilitation.
Now Hiring Zoo Show Naturalists
Now accepting applications for a World Bird Sanctuary Zoo Show Naturalist/Trainer. This is a temporary position that typically runs from April to September. Housing and utilities provided at our locations in Missouri, Wisconsin and Massachusetts. Click here for more information
Falcon Cam 2019
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 a pair of peregrine falcons as they nest and hatch their chicks with our live video feed. During our Falcon Season, the video runs from 7am – 8pm (central time) each day. Watch Live Now!
Buy A T-Shirt and Support WBS
It’s back! Our exclusive t-shirt design by artist Sara Becan is available for purchase! Every t-shirt purchase directly benefits World Bird Sanctuary’s mission. Click Here to Buy Yours Now!
Roads Accessing the Sanctuary Have Changed
There is no longer a detour to get to World Bird Sanctuary, however, smart phone GPS units have not yet been updated to the new road changes to get to our site from the intersections of 141 and 44. The WAZE app is the only one that we know of that will bring you correctly in through all the new road/exit changes.
Non-Profit Status
World Bird Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides refuge to over 270 residents and rehabilitation and emergency care for up to 400 patients every year. We receive no state, federal or county funding and rely on donations from the public, corporate and foundation supporters to achieve our mission.
