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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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Birds have an incred

Birds have an incredibly efficient respiratory system. They don't just have lungs, they have air sacs that move oxygen through their bodies in a one-way flow. It's why they can fly at altitude, and it's also why airborne toxins hit them fast and hard. What a human barely notices can overwhelm a bird's system in minutes.
For this reason most avian vets say don't risk burning candles near your bird. Birds evolved to detect air quality, because in the wild, bad air means fire, rot or danger. In your house, that instinct just turns into respiratory failure. So the issue isn't superstition (the canary in the coalmine). It's chemistry meeting a fragile, hyper-efficient respiratory system. #MAARS ... See MoreSee Less

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PlayBalanced Diets

A balanced parrot diet should be mostly high-quality pellets (50–70%) for consistent nutrition, plus fresh vegetables (20–30%) for vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Add a small amount of fruit (5–10%) and some healthy grains or legumes (5–10%) for extra variety and protein. Seeds and nuts should be treats only, not daily staples. #MAARS #parrots #sanctuary #cockatoos #nonprofit ... See MoreSee Less

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"Animals sold in pet stores suffer from the moment they’re born. Parrots, lizards, turtles, guinea pigs, and other small animals are bred in large commercial breeding facilities called mills. Then they’re shipped to dealers, who in turn sell them to pet stores. Many animals die before even reaching the pet store shelf." ... See MoreSee Less

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Government Inspectors Find Birds Suffering at a PetSmart and Petco Supplier

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Government inspectors found multiple violations of the Animal Welfare Act at Apet Inc., a massive animal wholesaler that supplies PetSmart and Petco.
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