2023 Lake of the Ozarks Eagle Days Features Great Numbers and New Features

The 2023 Lake of the Ozarks Eagle Days brought more than a thousand people to enjoy the annual event, including new features this year.

An estimated 1,300 people attended the January event between the four locations.

World Bird Sanctuary offered Eagle programs at Osage National Golf Resort, featuring different species of raptors that have not been showcased at the event before. The Encore Lakeside Grill opened their doors, welcoming Dickerson Park Zoo showcasing two different programs, vendors, and contests to full crowds.

The coloring and amateur photo contests were well received with many entries in both. Viewing opportunities were plentiful below Bagnell Dam, with the help of the Missouri Master Naturalist - Lake of the Ozarks Chapter members on hand to lend a guiding eye or scope. Local Boy Scout Troops also pitched in at multiple locations.

Look for 2024 Lake of the Ozarks Eagle Days presented by Ameren Missouri to be back Saturday, January 6, 2024.

“We were excited to be able to not only have another successful event with decent weather, but also to say that throughout the day around half of the attendees were attending the event for the first time, which is fantastic,” shared committee member Michelle Cook. “Also prior to the event with the help of Ameren’s continued sponsorship, we were once again able to bring a program from Dickerson Park Zoo to area elementary schools, which has become an important part of the overall event.”

This event is a collaborative effort of more than 50 businesses and organizations. Visit www.lakeoftheozarkseagledays.com or follow Lake of the Ozarks Eagle Days on Facebook for winners of the coloring and photo contests, as well as updates on what will be happening for the 2024 Lake of the Ozarks Eagle Days, set for January 6, 2024.

Photo contest winners: 1^st – Tom Shine; 2^nd Debbie Lucia; 3^rd – Jeff Ruzicka. In the coloring contest, 2 – 12 years old. Age 2 – Logan; Age 3 – Ella; Age 4 – Leah; Age 5 – Charlie; Age 6 – Faith; Age 7 – Graham; Age 8 – Annabel; Age 9 – Grace; Age 10 – Celia; Age 11 – Hope; Age 12 – Marissa.