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International Owl Center, Houston, MN

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International Owl Center

An education center in Houston, Minnesota, devoted entirely to owls, with live owl residents, programs, and research on great horned owls.

126 E Cedar St, Houston, MN 55943 · Houston, MN

About International Owl Center

The International Owl Center presents its resident owls to visitors through scheduled hourly programs in a small building in Houston, Minnesota. It describes itself as a nonprofit focused on education and research, with a mission of improving conditions for owls. The site also lists owl prowls, a speaker series, a festival, group programs, live research camera feeds, and guidance on helping injured owls and living alongside them.

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  • #education
  • #live animals
  • #research
  • #nonprofit

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