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Welcome to MAARS!

 
 
 
 

Together we can elevate avian care!

Providing life-changing care and environment for special needs avian species in Minnesota. 

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Our History

Since  the founding of MAARS in July 1999, almost 1500 unwanted  parrots have  come through our doors. More than 1400 birds have been successfully placed into permanent homes. We’ve consistently grown since then, all thanks to the helping hands of this amazing community!

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Our Team

Our amazing team of regulars and part-time volunteers are committed to helping all captive parrots. We take our convictions and turn them into action. Think you would be a good fit? Get in touch for more information!

 

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Our Mission

MAARS’ core function is to care for our flock at our facility, The Landing. Our primary mission is to educate the public, people who already live with parrots, and the veterinary community about the issues that face captive parrots. 

 

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Check out our unique gifts featuring the MAARS flock

All proceeds from purchases go directly to help support the MAARS birds - it's a win/win!

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Painting Cards

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Original Paintings

MAARS 2026 Calendar 
2026 Flock Calendar

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Lucky

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Prints

Meet the Flock

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TODAY! Find Out How You Can Shut Down Bird Mills! March 18 at 2:00 PM EDT-1:00PM CST. I
In 2025, World Animal Protection conducted a first-of-its-kind undercover investigation at three bird mills that supply parrots to pet stores across the country.
We found filthy, crowded cages, dead baby birds, and birds suffocated to death. This is the reality for parrots in the pet industry. Hundreds of thousands of parrots are bred in mills and shipped to pet stores across the US every year.
Register for a zoom presentation on “Where Birds in Pet Stores Come From: Exposing the Horrific Reality of Bird Mills” on March 18 at 2:00 PM EDT-1:00PM CST. If you can’t join us on March 18, all registrants will receive a recording of the webinar. 👉 Save your spot — register today: bit.ly/4b7mqJ6 ... See MoreSee Less

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Parrots aren’t in captivity because they make easy pets. They’re here because of the exotic pet trade, unrealistic expectations, long lifespans, and their wild instincts that don’t fit easily into human homes. Please help the parrots who need a safe place to land! www.maars.org/support-maars/ #MAARS #Parrots #Sanctuary #Cockatoos #Nonprofit ... See MoreSee Less

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