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World Bird Sanctuary, Valley Park, MO

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World Bird Sanctuary

A 305-acre Missouri hardwood forest sanctuary with outdoor bird aviaries, trails, seasonal flight shows, and a raptor hospital.

125 Bald Eagle Ridge Road, Valley Park, MO 63088 · Valley Park, MO

About World Bird Sanctuary

The sanctuary sits on 305 acres of forest beside Lone Elk County Park and the Chubb Trail. Visitors can walk trails, view outdoor aviaries holding birds that cannot be released, and picnic in designated areas. Guided keeper tours and seasonal flight shows are offered. The on-site Kathryn G. Favre Foundation Raptor Hospital treats injured birds of prey. Its stated mission centers on conservation, rehabilitation, and education.

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