Welcome to MAARS!

 
 
 
 

Help MAARS Take Flight!

MAARS needs your help to create a new sanctuary that provides space for flight. Your support is vital for giving the birds an environment that can better meet their unique needs than the current location.


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

Recent News

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How did you do? Heres the secret, Sputnik has one white toe nail! Did you see it? That is the easiest way too quickly tell who he is! Learn more and support him here: www.maars.org/support-sputnik/ #MAARS #parrots #sanctuary #cockatoos #nonprofit ...

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Early giving for Giv

Early giving for Give to the Max Day started Nov 1st: an annual statewide initiative where thousands of donors can support their favorite local charities and non profits, which runs through Nov 19th. Here at MAARS, Cookie and Ernie are happy to announce a $5000 match for all donations, making your tax deductible donation doubled!
MAARS is the oldest and largest parrot organization in the Midwest providing education, consultation, and sanctuary for captive parrots. We are a publicly funded, 501(c)3 nonprofit charitable organization which is completely volunteer run, so all donations go towards bird care. Please consider MAARS in your giving plans.
Click here to help: www.givemn.org/organization/Midwest-Avian-Adoption-And-Rescue-Services
#gttm26#MAARS #parrots #sanctuary #cockatoos #nonprofit
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MAARS is an accredited sanctuary verified by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) ...

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