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Educational Programs at the Ohio Bird Sanctuary include guided field trips, day camps, raptor shows, a Junior Naturalist program, and special hikes such as the Summer Sunrise Hike and Summer Wildflower Hike. Families can hike the footpaths and boardwalks, hike the 90 acre preserve and 4 miles of trails, hand feed the aviary residents, feed the friendly Blue Jays and Doves, enjoy the Children's Nature Scape Play area, enjoy outside picnic areas, and take part in Family Birding Boat Tours while learning about the avian ambassadors of the Sanctuary.
• Ages: 0–18 years old
• Schedule: Open to visitors Tuesday–Saturday 10am–4pm and Sunday 12–4pm, closed Mondays and holidays
• Price: $3/child (under 2 years free) and $5/adult (16 years and over); $3 for military and individuals residing in assisted living centers; free admission for active members
The Ohio Bird Sanctuary describes its mission as creating an environment of learning and interaction with nature that generates within people a desire to be compassionate and good citizens of the natural world. The Sanctuary is a non-profit organization recognized by the IRS as 501(c)3 and was founded by Gail and Chris Laux. The living museum is home to over 30 different species of native songbirds and raptors that, due to injury, can no longer survive in the wild, and these birds permanently reside at the Sanctuary as ambassadors for their species. All live bird displays are outside and wheelchair and stroller accessible, and the majority of the Sanctuary's displays, including a portion of the Wood Duck Trail in optimum birding habitat, are accessible to wheelchairs and strollers.
The 90 acre preserve provides important habitat for 52 species of breeding birds and migratory species, and includes a 40 ft by 80 ft songbird aviary with a boardwalk, trees, and a recirculating stream. The Treehouse Classroom is a unique wheelchair accessible classroom space reserved for school field trips, special public programs, and camps, and all educational programming and special events are hosted in the Education Center. Rehabilitation of recovering birds is provided in secluded areas outside of public view, and birds that are unable to be returned to the wild often reside at the Sanctuary and become avian ambassadors.
Pets are allowed on the trail system and must be on a leash and controlled by their owners at all times, but pets are not allowed around the bird enclosures or in the buildings. Rules for admittance to the aviary include keeping one of the double doors closed at all times when entering, supervising all children with an adult, and not bringing pets or food into the aviary, as well as not attempting to touch or pet the birds and not running or making excessive loud noises. Parking is limited, and visitors are asked not to park along the entrance drive or on Orweiler Road.
The Sanctuary notes community involvement through a partnership with a local Meijer, which will be providing cookout food on the 4th of July. A parent testimonial states, “Walking trails are so nice. My 8 year old told me she loved it!” from Sarah Stanley Frost.
Last updated June 30, 2026.
• Ages: 0–18 years old
• Schedule: Open to visitors Tuesday–Saturday 10am–4pm and Sunday 12–4pm, closed Mondays and holidays
• Price: $3/child (under 2 years free) and $5/adult (16 years and over); $3 for military and individuals residing in assisted living centers; free admission for active members
The Ohio Bird Sanctuary describes its mission as creating an environment of learning and interaction with nature that generates within people a desire to be compassionate and good citizens of the natural world. The Sanctuary is a non-profit organization recognized by the IRS as 501(c)3 and was founded by Gail and Chris Laux. The living museum is home to over 30 different species of native songbirds and raptors that, due to injury, can no longer survive in the wild, and these birds permanently reside at the Sanctuary as ambassadors for their species. All live bird displays are outside and wheelchair and stroller accessible, and the majority of the Sanctuary's displays, including a portion of the Wood Duck Trail in optimum birding habitat, are accessible to wheelchairs and strollers.
The 90 acre preserve provides important habitat for 52 species of breeding birds and migratory species, and includes a 40 ft by 80 ft songbird aviary with a boardwalk, trees, and a recirculating stream. The Treehouse Classroom is a unique wheelchair accessible classroom space reserved for school field trips, special public programs, and camps, and all educational programming and special events are hosted in the Education Center. Rehabilitation of recovering birds is provided in secluded areas outside of public view, and birds that are unable to be returned to the wild often reside at the Sanctuary and become avian ambassadors.
Pets are allowed on the trail system and must be on a leash and controlled by their owners at all times, but pets are not allowed around the bird enclosures or in the buildings. Rules for admittance to the aviary include keeping one of the double doors closed at all times when entering, supervising all children with an adult, and not bringing pets or food into the aviary, as well as not attempting to touch or pet the birds and not running or making excessive loud noises. Parking is limited, and visitors are asked not to park along the entrance drive or on Orweiler Road.
The Sanctuary notes community involvement through a partnership with a local Meijer, which will be providing cookout food on the 4th of July. A parent testimonial states, “Walking trails are so nice. My 8 year old told me she loved it!” from Sarah Stanley Frost.
Last updated June 30, 2026.
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