Discover the Ohio Bird Sanctuary
Join us for our upcoming events!
Looking for a full list of events? Click here
Celebrate 250 years of America by visiting Alice, our Bald Eagle! The Sanctuary will also be OPEN on Saturday, July 4th. We're grateful to have partnered with our local Meijer who will be providing your favorite cookout food on the 4th of July!
Register for our Summer Sunrise Hike Here!
Date: August 1st
Time: 7:00-9:00am
Take in the sights and sounds of a sunrise at the sanctuary and enjoy some light breakfast items after!
Register for our Family Birding Boat Tours Here!
Date: August 2nd
Time: 9am-10am
Enjoy a day on the reservoir with founders, Gail and Chris Laux! This kid-friendly boat tour is a great way to spend a summer day!
Register for our Summer Wildflower Hike Here!
Date: August 15th
Time: 10:30-11:30am
Join Steve McKee, a local plant expert, on an engaging hike that will bring the stories and lives of plants to life! This hike is best suited for ages 8+ and will cover uneven and potentially muddy terrain.
Purchase tickets for Wings & Things!
OUR MISSION
The Ohio Bird Sanctuary aims to create an environment of learning and interaction with nature that generates within people
a desire to be compassionate and good citizens of our natural world.
Visit the Birds and Walk the Trails
Hike the footpaths and boardwalks lacing the woods and marshes along the headwaters of the Clear Fork River. The majority of the Sanctuary's displays are accessible to wheelchairs and strollers for everyone to enjoy. Make sure to get your small cup of mealworms and hand feed the aviary residents along the way!
Experience Our Programs
We offer educational programs year-round both here at the Sanctuary and at schools, senior centers, special events, and other venues throughout the state. With guided field trips, day camps, raptor shows, and a Junior Naturalist program, there is something to be enjoyed by everyone! Click here to learn more about our program opportunities.
Find Help for an Injured Bird
We provide care to orphaned and injured native birds of prey and songbirds that are brought to us by wildlife agencies and everyday citizens. Our staff provides professional care to nurse the birds back to health for return into the wild. Birds that are unable to be returned to the wild often reside at the Sanctuary and become avian ambassadors.
The Ohio Bird Sanctuary is a haven for native birds, nature preserve, and living museum. Our team is dedicated to caring for and rehabilitating Ohio native birds, protecting natural habitat, and creating opportunities for people to engage with nature. Our mission is achieved through educating the public by providing family-friendly programming and school-based programs, managing a 90 acre preserve, and actively aiding sick and injured birds back to health. The Sanctuary is a non-profit organization that is recognized by the IRS as 501(c)3. All contributions to the Sanctuary to support our mission are tax deductible.
Hours of Operation:
CLOSED MONDAYS AND HOLIDAYS
Tuesday- Saturday 10am-4pm
Sunday 12-4pm
