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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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Hear from one of our newer volunteers, Christie, as she shares her thoughts on volunteering.

Cindy is our amazing Volunteer Coordinator!
Ready to get involved? Click the link below, and she’ll help you get started.

www.maars.org/our-volunteers/

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This is a long one so buckle in! Thank you for your time, your insight, and for sharing your experiences on these topics. Your voice helps others better understand what these birds need.

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Owen, Claire, Vicky:

Owen, Claire, Vicky:
We have been volunteering at MAARS since October 2024.

Owen:
We came to volunteer at MAARS because I wanted to get a bird.

Claire:
One moment that really stuck with me was seeing Kai warm up to me. It was amazing to watch a bird start out unsure, then begin to trust.

Owen:
One moment that really stuck with me was being with Puppy for the first time after she arrived at the sanctuary.

Claire & Owen:
What surprised us most was the wide range of personalities among all the birds.

Claire:
I wish more people understood just how complex birds’ needs are, so they don’t make mistakes when considering adopting or caring for one.

Owen:
I wish more people understood birds’ boundaries.

Vicky:
This work matters to me personally because there is so much for us to learn.

Claire:
If someone is thinking about volunteering, I’d want them to understand that it does require hard work—but it’s a really rewarding experience.

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