Special Programs
Owlology 401: Owl Dissection
You won’t find another opportunity like this anywhere else! Explore the intricate details of owl anatomy while dissecting an owl in a small group. Each participant will dissect a different species, creating a rare opportunity to see the significant differences between owl species side-by-side. Species dissected will likely include Snowy, Great Gray, Great Horned, Barred, Eastern Screech-, Long-eared, and Northern Saw-whet Owls, but could also include Ferruginous Pygmy Owl.
Limit 6 participants
$75/member, $100/non-member
Get registered!
You won’t find another opportunity like this anywhere else! Explore the intricate details of owl anatomy while dissecting an owl in a small group. Each participant will dissect a different species, creating a rare opportunity to see the significant differences between owl species side-by-side. Species dissected will likely include Snowy, Great Gray, Great Horned, Barred, Eastern Screech-, Long-eared, and Northern Saw-whet Owls, but could also include Ferruginous Pygmy Owl.
Limit 6 participants
$75/member, $100/non-member
Get registered!
Pellet Dissection Days
Come to the Owl Center on Pellet Dissection Days and get a free pellet dissection with admission. Pick apart some owl puke and learn what our owls have been eating!
Winter only. Watch for 2019-2020 dates.
Winter only. Watch for 2019-2020 dates.
Neighbor Weekends
Residents of local counties (Winona, Fillmore, and Houston Counties in Minnesota; Winneshiek and Allamakee Counties in Iowa; and Trempealeau, Vernon, and La Crosse Counties in Wisconsin), including college students, are specially invited to visit the International Owl Center for FREE on Neighbor Weekends.
Come see live owls in person, check out our hands-on displays, and stay for our live programs with flying owls at 11 and 2 each day.
Please bring a driver license, student ID or other form of identification to verify your place of residence. Visitors from elsewhere are also welcome, but will be required to pay the regular admission fee of $7 for adults and $4 for children aged 4-17.
The Owl Center is open from 10 AM to 4 PM Friday through Monday.
December, January & February, one state per month. Check back for 2019-2020 dates.
Come see live owls in person, check out our hands-on displays, and stay for our live programs with flying owls at 11 and 2 each day.
Please bring a driver license, student ID or other form of identification to verify your place of residence. Visitors from elsewhere are also welcome, but will be required to pay the regular admission fee of $7 for adults and $4 for children aged 4-17.
The Owl Center is open from 10 AM to 4 PM Friday through Monday.
December, January & February, one state per month. Check back for 2019-2020 dates.
