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International Owl Center
126 E Cedar StPO Box 536
Houston, MN 55943
About
Few people are lucky enough to see these nocturnal raptors in the wild, but everyone can see live owls at the International Owl Center. Not only can you meet the owl ambassadors, you can feel how soft an owl wing is, explore owl art from around the world, find out more about the language of the Great Horned Owl, learn how to identify owls by their calls, and experience a stunning collection of mounted owls. The gift shop will tempt you with everything from plush owl puppets to locally made owl art.
While you're visiting Houston be sure to look around town for the Parade of Owls permanent public art tour and the colorful owl street banners made by children from around the world, as well as the Natural Playground, Root River Trail, and Root River.
The International Owl Center is a non-profit organization working to make the world a better place for owls through education and research. It is located in the bluff country region of southeast Minnesota, which makes up only 3% of the state's area yet hosts over 40% of the state's rare species.
We follow CDC masking guidance. Check our website for the current status.
Hours & Dates
Year-Round
- Monday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Friday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Sunday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Rates
- Adults: $7.00
- Ages 4-17: $4.00
Adults: $7, Students 4-17: $4, 3 and under: free, Members: FREE
More Information
Green Practices
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LED lighting
- Energy efficiency/conservation
- Waste reduction/reuse/recycling
Attraction Attributes
- Accessible to people with disabilities
- Can accommodate groups of 45 or more
Reviews
Based on 74 reviews
We have such a great time here. We live in the area and I've always wanted to go. We are so glad that we took the trip today and got to see the program. What an awesome experience. We cannot wait to...
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Marissa K,
May 28, 2023
We loved our visit here on the way back to Chicago from Mayo Clinic in Rochester
It's barely out of the way and takes you on some lovely back roads.
The gift shop certainly has anything related to...
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maas_johnf,
May 15, 2023
Small but very interesting displays. I recommend seeing one of the daily presentations. The staff knows so much about owls and obviously care about their resident birds. On our visit we saw a great...
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307kayk,
May 8, 2023
We needed a quick getaway from the cities and this fit the ticket. The drive to the town was lovely through valleys and bluffs. The Owl Center was easy to find. It was a smaller facility than...
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luvspianos,
May 7, 2023
This place is FABULOUS! The workers are so friendly and really love what they do there. Very informative... the owls are beautiful! If you have not been yet, please go!
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Renee D,
April 22, 2023
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