The Sanctuary offers many opportunities onsite that will provide any age group with lasting memories. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call the Sanctuary at 419-884-4295 and a staff member will gladly assist you.

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Schools, Non-profit Organizations, and Youth Groups | For Profit Businesses and Individuals | Coach Bus Tours

Schools, Non-profits, and Youth Groups
Field Trips | Guided Tours | Home School Program


The Sanctuary is an ideal venue for a field trip, whether it be for your classroom or the entire grade. Field trips consist of four components all of which can be tailored to your specific needs. A traditional trip is made of a guided tour of our facilities, a nature hike with one of our staff, a live bird presentation, and either a nature based game or owl pellets. Trips can be either half day or whole day and their is no charge for bus drivers or teachers. *Their is no additional charge for owl pellets on field trips.


A guided tour is a great way to learn about many of our native species of birds of prey and to get to know the Sanctuary better. A staff member will present information on the natural history of each species of bird and also personal information about each bird. The tour also consist of a trip into our songbird aviary and a chance to feed our songbirds. Tour groups have a maximum number of 30 people at a time. A tour does not include a bird show but one can be added.

We are happy to announce that the Ohio Bird Sanctuary will be offering programming exclusively for home school families! We will offer three different quarters of programming each having three sessions. Each session will have a different environmental education theme. They will all consist of hikes focusing on the theme for the week, special animal visitors and science based activities.

Time: 1:00 - 3:00PM
Cost: $4 per student per session if attending all three sessions. Or $5 a student if attending one or two sessions only.

Winter 2009/2010 Quarter - "Birds of a Feather"

-December 4th: Birds and Adaptations
-January 8th: Birds and classification
-February 5th: Owls and dissecting pellets

Spring 2010 Quarter - "Going Green"

-March 5th: Recycling
-April 2nd: Amphibians and Reptiles
-May 7th: Plant ID

Fall 2010 Quarter - "Diversity"

-September 10th: Insects
-October 8th: Trees
-November 5th: Mammals

REGISTRATION FORMS CAN BE DOWNLOADED HERE
[Registration Form]

We are only accepting 20 students per session so in order to hold your spot we need your registration and payment in advance. This is a first come first serve basis. There is a registration form above for download. You may e-mail us at abbywoodwardobs@gmail.com or call us at (419)884-4295 with any further questions.

Businesses and Private Indivuals

Raptor Programs | Guided Tours


A live bird of prey show usually consisting or two to three birds of prey. Each program usually last anywhere from 1/2 hour to a full hour. Requesting birds is encouraged. After 6:30PM an additional $25 fee will added to your final charge.


A guided tour is a great way to learn about many of our native species of birds of prey and to get to know the Sanctuary better. A staff member will present information on the natural history of each species of bird and also personal information about each bird. The tour also consist of a trip into our songbird aviary and a chance to feed our songbirds. Tour groups have a maximum number of 30 people at a time. A tour does not include a bird show but one can be added.

Coach Bus Tours

One and a half hour program, including a live bird presentation, tour of display birds, and feeding the birds in the aviary. Alternative activities are available for special needs groups or in case of weather. No charge for driver or guide.