
Together we can elevate avian care!
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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We wanted to share some exciting news: three new budgies will be joining the MAARS flock: Lemon, Ice Cream, and Repete!
Lemon and Ice Cream are coming to us from another rescue, where they have been living in foster care for the past several years. We are excited to welcome them and help them settle into their new home at MAARS.
Repete has been part of our foster program for the past two months and will now be joining our sanctuary flock permanently. She has significant fatty deposits, likely related to a combination of hormonal influences and diet. We are hopeful that a healthier diet, increased opportunities for flight, and regular exercise will help improve her condition over time.
The three have been living together for the past several weeks and have gotten along wonderfully. Lemon and Repete, in particular, seem to have formed a special bond.
They will be joining our upstairs flight room, where they'll have more space to fly, explore, exercise, and enjoy a variety of enrichment opportunities. We can't wait to see them meet the other budgies and discover what new friendships may form.
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Today at MAARS: Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. 🦜 Prince Charming checks out part of a food donation that was received from Paws Protective Animal Welfare Society of Western Wi a local animal rescue. Thank you for being part of our journey with us 💚💙#togetherwerescue #ParrotCommunity #GratefulHearts ... See MoreSee Less
Learn and support this iconic duo by following the link below!
By supporting Cookie and Ernie, you help provide lifelong care, enrichment, nutrition, and safety for parrots who never asked to live in captivity, but still deserve dignity, choice, and compassion every single day. www.maars.org/support-cookie-ernie/
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