Welcome to MAARS!

 
 
 
 

Together we can elevate avian care!

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


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. 

 

Help Us

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!

Painting Cards

Original Paintings

2026 Flock Calendar

Lucky

Prints

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Life in the budgie f

Life in the budgie flock is anything but quiet - there’s always a new perch to claim, a toy to chew on, or a friend to chatter with. While too many parrots spend their lives in solitude, these little ones remind us just how much birds thrive with the freedom to fly and the companionship of their own kind.

Haribo & Snickers are Budgerigars, a small parrot whose costs for food, medicine, and toys are approximately $20/month or $240 per year each. If you would like to contribute to their health and well-being, please click. Thank You!

Stay tuned for more stories about our Budgie flock this month!
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Kai throwing around the roll is actually beneficial for her. This is enrichment in action. Enrichment is more than toys it is a basic need. Parrots are intelligent, active animals who rely on daily opportunities to forage, explore, problem solve, and express natural behaviors. Behaviors like shredding, tossing, and manipulating objects are normal and important outlets. Without that stimulation, parrots can develop chronic stress, fear, and behaviors like feather damaging or excessive vocalizing. Enrichment supports mental, emotional, and physical health. It helps parrots feel secure, confident, and engaged in their environment. A well enriched parrot is not just busy they are thriving. Provide variety. Encourage choice. Support natural behavior. Because enrichment is not extra it is essential. #MAARS #parrots #sanctuary #cockatoos #nonprofit ... See MoreSee Less

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