SHOP GREEN ON BLACK FRIDAY

It’s almost here—that ultimate of all shopping days—BLACK FRIDAY!  This year why not avoid the crowds and at the same time help the environment and the World Bird Sanctuary by shopping green?

Just one of the many jewelry items available for purchase at the gift shop

For those adults and children on your list who love the outdoors and wildlife we have a well-stocked gift shop in our Nature Center.  Here you can find gifts ranging from stocking stuffers to great t-shirts and outdoor wear—all with a nature related theme.  All of these items may be purchased in person while enjoying all that the Sanctuary has to offer.

Choose from a large selection of bird of prey related t-shirts

Don’t have time to visit in person?  Other gift options that may be purchased on-line include:

BUY A BRICK

What better way to give a lasting gift--one that will survive for generations

For those on your list that fall into the “hard to buy for” category consider giving them a lasting gift – an inscribed brick to be installed in our amphitheater with your holiday wishes or other sentiment permanently etched on it.  Two brick sizes are available with the option of including a presentation gift certificate for gift giving.  To purchase a brick click here or call 636-225-4390 Ext. 0.

ADOPT A BIRD

Tigger the Tawny Owl--just one of the many animals available for adoption

All of the birds and other animals that call World Bird Sanctuary home are available for adoption. Your adoption helps to care for your animal for a year, and adoption fees include:

•            Certificate of Adoption with a full color photograph of your special animal

•            World Bird Sanctuary sponsorship for one year

•            One year’s subscription to our newsletter – the Mews News – printed three times per year

•            Natural history and life history of your special adopted animal

•            10% discount on all World Bird Sanctuary merchandise in our gift shop

•            10% discount on all public programs offered at World Bird Sanctuary, such as Owl Prowls, Nature Hikes etc.

•            Visiting privileges and photo opportunities with the special new member of your family  (just call ahead first to make sure your adopted animal will be here on the day of your visit).

To adopt your bird  select the category of bird that you want to adopt, and then click on the individual bird within that gallery and complete the adoption form.  Don’t see your desired bird or animal on the website?  Call 636-225-4390, Ext. 0.  All animals at the sanctuary are available for adoption.

RETURN TO THE WILD

Take part in the release of a rehabilitated bird!

Give the gift of freedom--release a bird back into the wild

Returning a bird of prey back to the wild can cost up to $1,000 in care and rehabilitation. Your contribution of only $150 helps our patients and gives you the opportunity to participate in the release of a wild bird of prey.

Invite family and friends to release a bird of prey at your home or nearby park.  Celebrate a wedding, birthday, anniversary, family reunion, school or corporate function with this special gift.

The World Bird Sanctuary Wildlife Hospital is a cornerstone of the World Bird Sanctuary, and is entirely funded by donations from the public. Help us give our patients a second chance to fly. Sponsor a release today!

Questions about Return to the Wild? Call: (636) 861-1392 or email: credfern@worldbirdsanctuary.org

A WBS Friend Membership

Your WBS Friend Membership includes:

•            One year’s subscription to our newsletter – the Mews News – printed three times per year

•            Reusable WBS shopping bag

•            10% discount on all World Bird Sanctuary merchandise in our gift shop

•            Invitation to Friends-only events like Camera Day offering unique photographic opportunities featuring live birds of prey. Bring your cameras for rare shots of raptors in natural settings

•            10% discount on all public programs offered at World Bird Sanctuary, such as Owl Prowls, Nature Hikes etc.

•            Invitations to members-only events held at World Bird Sanctuary

To purchase a WBS Friend membership click here. 

RAPTOR PROJECT CD

For the youngsters on your list there is a selection of two audio CDs by our in-house band, The Raptor Project.  These CDs also contain encoded lyrics and teacher activity pages.  Enjoy songs such as “Mr. Frog Blues”, “Those Wonderful Birds”, “The Food Chain Blues” and many more.  All proceeds from sale of CDs supports the Wildlife Hospital.  To purchase a CD click here  or visit the  Raptique Gift Shop in our Nature Center.

BEAK TO BEAK

For the book lover on your list purchase “Beak To Beak”, a book by our Director, Walter C. Crawford, Jr.  This book is filled with Walter's musings on wildlife, conservation and life in general told through a collection of short, true-life stories.

The book is available for purchase  for $10.

Any of the above items may also be purchased in person at the World Bird Sanctuary’s Nature Center, or call 636-225-4390 Ext. 0 for further information.