World Bird Sanctuary is proud to be a host of STL250's Cakeway to the West!

As of 2014, St. Louis turned 250 years old. 

To celebrate the 250^th anniversary of the founding of St. Louis, a project known as stl250’s Cakeway to the West has been in the works. Exactly 250 cakes standing four-feet-tall and weighing an approximate 250 pounds will be placed all around the St. Louis region. The locations of the cakes are of vast importance as it helps to celebrate some of the organizations, businesses and historic landmarks which have helped to shape the city of St. Louis in the past, present and the future.

Photo: http://www.stl250.org/cake.aspx

The World Bird Sanctuary is honored to be recognized as one of those locations hosting a cake. The cake has been delivered to the World Bird Sanctuary and it looks magnificent. Many thanks to St. Louis artist, Mark Swain for his beautiful decorative work.

Joe Hoffmann, Sanctuary Manager, with Tsavo the Bateleur Eagle, and  Rich Mallien, WBS Volunteer, with Magwire the Bald Eagle, next to our lovely cake

The location of the World Bird Sanctuary cake is at the flag pole located next to the Visitor's Information Center. Be sure to stop by and take a look at our beautiful cake.

While you are here don’t forget to take a tour of the World Bird Sanctuary and get to know one of the 250 places St. Louis recognizes as a place you’ve just got to visit. Bring your friends and family for a wonderful day of education and fun. Admission and parking are free!

Click here to find out more about Cakeway to the West and find other cake locations.

Submitted by Alisha Cole, Social Media Intern