Birds in Concert 2015: Guest Artist Babaloo

The World Bird Sanctuary “Birds in Concert 2015” sponsored by Ameren Missouri, will launch the fourth and final performance of the year on August 27th with performances by Babaloo followed by The Raptor Project.

Get ready for kids of all ages to rock out with their favorite performer—Babaloo!  Winner of numerous songwriting awards for children’s music, Washington, MO native Babaloo has thrilled audiences by the thousands with his high-energy humor.  Every kid in the audience will have a chance to join in.  So come and jam with Babaloo!

At a Babaloo concert everybody gets into the act! (photo: Gay Schroer)

Babaloo’s performance will be followed by an intermission, where guests can visit event sponsors Whole Foods Market and Renewal by Andersen.

Be sure to sign up at their booths for the opportunity to win great prizes 

Following intermission our own Raptor Project takes to the stage to perform such favorites as Turkey Named Fred, Roadkill Shiver, and many other songs from their popular kids CDs.

The Raptor Project takes to the stage... (photo: Sandra Lowe)

Learn fun and exciting facts about the animals we share our planet with as some of those very birds take center stage or soar just over our heads!  Audience participation is encouraged!  

...while some of the animals in the songs take center stage or fly overhead. (photo: Sandra Lowe)

Join us for another talent and fun-filled performance in our 2015 concert series.

WHEN:  August 27th

TIME:              7:00pm – 8:30 pm

ADMISSION:  FREE

PARKING:  FREE

Enjoy our amphitheater seating—or bring your lawn chairs and picnics

For the safety of our animals and our other guests, please no pets.

BIRDS IN CONCERT 2015

Join us for the World Bird Sanctuary’s 2015 Birds in Concert series this August!

Everyone gets involved in a Raptor Project concert--even the DoDo (photo: Gay Schroer)

World Bird Sanctuary’s in-house band, “The Raptor Project” performs songs from their popular children’s environmental education CDs while birds fly just inches over your heads.  Fun songs include “Turkey Named Fred”, “Roadkill Shiver”, “What’s the Matter”, Animal Noises” and others. 

“Raptor Project” performances  are followed by performances by local artists such as Javier Mendoza and others.

Games and giveaways from Whole Foods Market 

and St. Louis Sprout and About.

The Birds in Concert series is sponsored by Ameren Missouri.

WHEN:  Every Thursday evening in August

August 6, 13^th, 20^th and 27^th

7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Admission and parking is FREE

No reservations required

Here's the lineup:

August 6^th: Raptor Project followed by Javier Mendoza

August 13^th: Raptor Project

August 20^th:  Raptor Project followed by Fowl Play

August 27^th:  Babaloo followed by the Raptor Project

Stadium seating available—or—bring your lawn chairs and picnics.

Mark your calendars!

For the safety of our animals and the other guests—no pets please.

For directions ClickHere.

Get ready to rock with Babaloo!

Babaloo is here!  This Thursday, August 28^th!  Our final Birds in Concert of the 2014 season is the hugely popular Babaloo.  Bring the kids and prepare them to get into the act!

Where else but World Bird Sanctuary could you enjoy free family entertainment that includes not only a concert, but live birds of prey and other animals?

Babaloo performing to a packed house - 2013 (photo: Gay Schroer)

Ready for something different?  Then join us this Thursday night, August 28, for a high energy, often hilarious, musical comedy act for kids (and parents) of all ages.  Be warned—this is not your usual run-of-the-mill kids’ crooner.  Babaloo’s show is fast-paced, totally interactive, full of fun props, hilarious tunes and wacky stunts.  Everybody gets into the act. 

This prize-winning Pied Piper packs more fun than seems possible into every show, and he performs over 300 shows per year.  The Children’s Music Web Awards named him “Best Entertainer”, and he placed 1^st and 2^nd in the world’s largest songwriting contest.  St. Louis Magazine voted him, “The region’s best family entertainer,” and he’s a selected touring performer for the Missouri Arts Council and Mid-America Arts Alliance.

Birds in Concert 2014 is sponsored by Ameren Missouri

Date:  Thursday, August 28, 2014

Time:  7:00 – 8:30 pm (Babaloo starts at 7:00, Raptor Project at 8:00)

Admission and Parking:  FREE!

Snacks and beverages may be purchased from our concession stand—or bring your own picnics and blankets.  Since Babaloo usually draws a full house you may want to bring blankets or folding chairs to take advantage of lawn seating.

Whole Foods Market will have a trail mix station for the kids.

St. Louis Sprout and About will be here with their prize wheel, giveaways and an opportunity to win tickets to Disney on Ice.

Nationwide Hendrixson Agency will be giving away St. Louis Cardinals tickets

Bring your picnics—bring your blankets (or chairs)—but most of all bring your kids and be prepared to be entertained!

For directions Click Here

For the safety of our animals and our other guests, no pets please.

BIRDS IN CONCERT 2014 SPONSORED BY AMEREN MISSOURI

It’s that time of year again when the World Bird Sanctuary's in-house band, The Raptor Project, is gearing up for our August concert series—Birds in Concert! 

 The Raptor Project often invites the kids to join them onstage during one of their songs

Join us on any Thursday evening in August for some fun and FREE entertainment by The Raptor Project.  They will be performing songs from their popular children’s environmental education CDs while birds fly just inches over the audience’s heads.  Fun songs include “Turkey Named Fred,”  “Roadkill Shiver,”  “Mr. Frog Blues,”  “The Pelican Song,” and others.  “Raptor Project” performances are followed by guest artists such as Javier Mendoza and others.  For more detailed information CLICK HERE. 

 

There will also be games and giveaways from several corporate sponsors.

Whole Foods Market will have a trail mix station for the kids at each concert.

St. Louis Sprout & About will be there on August 7th and August 28th with their prize wheel, giveaways and an opportunity to win tickets to Disney on Ice. 

 The Hendrixson Agency will be giving away St. Louis Cardinals tickets at each concert

Featured artists for our 2014 Birds in Concert series are:

8/7 – Raptor Project followed by Javier Mendoza

8/14 – Raptor Project

8/21 – Raptor Project followed by Fowl Play

8/28 – Babaloo followed by the Raptor Project

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!

WHEN:  EVERY THURSDAY EVENING IN AUGUST

August 7^th, 14^th, 21^st and 28^th

TIME:  7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Admission and parking FREE.

No reservations required

Bring your coolers, picnic dinners and lawn chairs if you like.

Snacks and beverages available for purchase

For the safety of our other guests and our birds – no pets please.

Birds in Concert is sponsored by Ameren Missouri 

Get ready to rock with Babaloo!

It’s here!!  Our first Birds In Concert of 2013 is going to start off with a bang!  Our first featured guest artist is the hugely popular Babaloo.

Babaloo--Not your run-of-the-mill performer

Where else but WBS could you enjoy free family entertainment that includes not only a concert, but live birds of prey and other animals?

Ready for something different?  Then join us this Thursday night, August 1, for a high energy, often hilarious, musical comedy act for kids (and parents) of all ages.  Be warned—this is not your usual run-of-the-mill kids’ crooner.  Babaloo’s show is fast-paced, totally interactive, full of fun props, hilarious tunes and wacky stunts.  Everybody gets into the act!  

Everybody gets into the act!

This prize-winning pied piper packs more fun than seems possible into every show, and he performs over 300 shows per year.  The Children’s Music Web Awards named him “Best Entertainer”, and he placed 1^st and 2^nd in the world’s largest songwriting contest.  St. Louis Magazine voted him “The region’s best family entertainer” and he’s a selected touring performer for the Missouri Arts Council and Mid-America Arts Alliance.

Date:  Thursday, August 1, 2013

Time:  7:00 – 8:30 pm

Admission and Parking:  FREE!

Snacks and beverages may be purchased from our concession stand—or bring your own picnics and blankets.  Since Babaloo usually draws a full house you may want to bring blankets or folding chairs to take advantage of lawn seating.

Following is the full schedule of artists and dates for Birds In Concert 2013:

August 1 – Babaloo followed by The Raptor Project

August 8 – The Raptor Project performs songs from their CD’s

August 15 – The Raptor Project followed by The Reserve featuring Javier Mendoza and Jim Peters

August  22 – The Raptor Project followed by Fowl Play

August 29 – The Raptor Project followed by The Rebounds

Birds in Concert is sponsored by:

For the safety of our guests and animals--please no pets.

Babaloo at Birds in Concert this Thursday!

Join us this Thursday for our fourth Birds in Concert for 2012!  Enjoy music by World Bird Sanctuary's in-house band, The Raptor Project, followed by family-favorite, Babaloo!

Babaloo is not your everyday crooner

Ready for something different?  Babaloo is a high-energy musical comedy act for kids (and parents) of all ages.  Be warned -- this is no run-of-the-mill kids’ crooner.  Babaloo’s show is a fast-paced, totally interactive experience full of fun props, hilarious tunes, and wacky stunts.  Everbody participates in the fun, whether they’re singing and dancing, tossing bean bags, or beating on five-gallon buckets.

This prize-winning pied piper packs more fun than seems possible into every show.  And he performs over 300 shows per year.  The Children’s Music Web Awards named him “Best Entertainer,” and he placed 1st and 2nd in the world’s largest songwriting contest.  St. Louis Magazine voted him “The region’s best family entertainer,” and he’s a selected touring performer for the Missouri Arts Council and the Mid-America Arts Alliance.

Date: Thursday, August 23^rd, 2012

Time: 7.00 – 8.30pm

Admission & Parking: FREE!

See The Raptor Project, followed by Babaloo! 

Play the Whole Foods Market prize wheel before the concert, and during intermission, for fun prizes!

Birds in Concert is Sponsored by Ameren Missouri.

Bring your blankets and picnics and join us for a fun evening of music with friends!

Babaloo Rocked!!

The bubbles were flowing...

Beanbags were flying...

...and buckets were banging...

...as Babaloo worked his magic on the youngsters in the crowd (as well as the "over 20" set).

Last Thursday Babaloo played to a packed house and had the

amphitheater jumping!

The kids became part of the act, and young and old alike enjoyed the show.

The last performance in our Birds In Concert series will take place this Thursday, August 27. If you haven't made it to one of the performances yet, this is your chance. Thursday's featured performers will be the Tyson Valley Ramblers. Come out and join us for some traditional bluegrass stylings, as well as some innovative takes on country music.

Also performing will be our own Raptor Project group, as well as our stars, the birds--and other creatures from the World Bird Sanctuary.

We have amphitheater seating, and food is available for purchase. Guests are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets for picnic style seating on our hillside if desired.

For the safety of our guests and our animal performers, no pets please.

Date: Thursday, August 27

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Admission: FREE

Babaloo is Back!!

Our third Birds In Concert features Babaloo!

Bring your children, bring your grandchildren, bring your cameras, and be prepared to be entertained by the hilarious musical stylings and antics of Babaloo!  

One of the most popular children's entertainers in the area is coming to the World Bird Sanctuary on Thursday, August 20!  Babaloo not only entertains, he gets the audience involved in the act.  The children (of all ages) love him!

In addition to Babaloo, there will be performances by our own Raptor Project, and flight demonstrations by our birds.

Be sure to mark your calendars for this evening of pure entertainment.

Thursday, August 20

7:30 P.M.

For the safety of our other guests and our birds, no pets allowed.

As always, admission to Birds in Concert is FREE.  Food and beverages will be available for purchase if desired.

For more information, click on our homepage link on the right side of the screen--or--call 636-225-4390, Ext. 0.