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

Providing life-changing care and environment for special needs avian species in Minnesota.
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!
Read MoreOur 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!
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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In November 2025, we renewed our accreditation with The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) after a thorough, comprehensive on-site evaluation, confirming our compliance with their rigorous criteria. MAARS has been engaged with GFAS since its inception, and we take pride in upholding their high standards for animal care, organizational sustainability, and ethical practices. GFAS ensures animals receive top-tier care throughout their lives. As a sanctuary specializing in caring for birds with special needs, we appreciate the value you see in humanely caring for wild animals in captivity through no fault of their own. As an all volunteer run facility, we can assure you that all proceeds go towards parrot care. You can trust that contributions to us support quality, lifetime care for our flock. Check us out at maars.org ... See MoreSee Less
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Today is #ParrotCrisis Awareness Day. Despite international anti-poaching laws and framework around the world, parrots continue to be trafficked to meet the demands of the global pet trade.
29% of all parrot species on the planet are listed as critically endangered, endangered or threatened on the IUCN Red List. 58% of all parrot species are in decline. In many areas, the poaching rate is 100%. 90% of trapped birds die after capture.
Despite all this, parrots remain one of the most frequently abandoned of all companion animals. Yet we continue to breed millions more each year. This is the parrot crisis.
Every parrot sold as a pet puts a bounty on parrots in the wild, incentivizing poaching. Wild and captive parrots are one flock. To protect all parrots, we must stop selling, buying, and breeding them. #nocageisbigenough#ParrotCrisis#NoneAreFreeUntilAllAreFree#AdoptDontShop
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