Open Door Bird Sanctuary

If you’re an animal lover and can make the trip just south of Jacksonport, you’ll be more than glad you did! We had the most amazing private tour by a true animal expert, conservator, and storyteller. From teaching to treating the birds respectfully and individually, we knew we had found a “hidden gem”. The afternoon began in the well planned outdoor amphitheater with an introduction to and greeting from the American Kestrel, Ginger, followed by a scenic tour filled with interesting facts about the landscape as we stopped to visit each set of bird areas - “mews”. Rob established the sanctuary in 2014 in 35 acres to prevent beautiful, wild birds of prey from being euthanized. Each of its 15 has an individual rescue story of its own that Rob delights in sharing. The birds have also found a treasure in Rob, as he and his wife work tirelessly with a team of volunteers caring for these amazing creatures that, because of injury or otherwise, cannot return to the wild. Rob even let us take home a tomato or two from the “sharing garden” he and his wife planted alongside one path. So grateful to have found this place!

This is absolutely worth a stop if youre visiting Door County. The volunteers are knowledgeable and passionate about the birds that call the sanctuary home and youre helping injured birds live a full life by visiting and telling others. If you get a chance, stay for the raptor show and see the birds up close and in person! There were also interactive areas for the kids (or adults too) to learn about the birds. It was awesome and my family loved it!

What a wonderful organization for birds of prey and their human friends. Fascinating outdoor talk last summer. Nice to meet the birds, learn about them, and see them so wel cared for and loved. A local treasure.

Get up close and personal at this wonderful facility! Educational, lovely, friendly...dont miss this!

Very knowledgeable staff, lovely grounds!

Amazing group of caretakers educating the public on several species of birds. The birds were often saved from car strikes or abandonment. Very educational program, be sure to go for specific times.

They are doing great things for birds that dont have a place to recouperate. I recommend visiting when there is a presentation! You will learn alot & see birds up close.

Just returned from an awesome afternoon at Open Door Bird Sanctuary - Rob and all the volunteers did an excellent job of educating us on a variety of birds including a kestrel, merlin, red tailed hawk, eurasian eagle owl, and a turkey vulture. Stick around afterwards to walk some of the beautiful trails on site and see Fisher the Eagle get fed! Wonderful property, great people, amazing birds. Definitely recommend stopping by during your stay in Door County!

We seen the sign as we drove by and decided to stop in. It was almost closing time and they gave us a personal tour and took out an owl so that we could see it up close. They volunteers were very friendly and informative. I would go back to watch the live show they offer!

Wonderful experience. Very clean. Very knowledgeable. Hands on and staff is subperb.

$7 per adult for entry. What an incredible experience! Get up close and personal with these birds of prey and see how majestic they are!

Excellent show, knowledgeable volunteers, lovely land and well maintained facilities for the birds. Kids loved it!

Very good information. Cool birds.