International Vulture Awareness Day

The World Bird Sanctuary presents International Vulture Awareness Day on Saturday, September 5!

Get ready for an action-packed day of celebrating nature’s ultimate cleanup crew – vultures! Did you know that vultures help prevent the spread of anthrax, botulism, and rabies? Or that the world's highest flying bird - reaching heights over 30,000ft - is a vulture? Join the World Bird Sanctuary for an internationally celebrated event dedicated to showcasing the incredible role vultures play in keeping our environment clean and disease-free.

Enjoy a day filled with family-friendly activities, hands-on crafts, and captivating demonstrations that celebrate these often-misunderstood birds. Be sure to catch the special presentations at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm, where you’ll explore their remarkable behaviors, extraordinary adaptations, and get up-close views of these incredible creatures. Discover how vultures play a crucial role in maintaining a healthy planet and leave inspired by their essential contributions to our ecosystems.

Admission is just $5 per person, ages 5 and below are free.