Welcome to MAARS!

 
 
 
 

Together we can elevate avian care!

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


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

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Indulge in Easter candy and also Sweeten the Lives of Sanctuary Parrots!
See's Candy Shop is an American manufacturer and distributor of candy, known particularly for chocolates, for over 100 years. They offer non profits the opportunity to fundraise by sharing the profits from sales. If you would like to enjoy some delicious sweets, or gift someone else with fun candy and also Sweeten the Lives of Sanctuary Parrots, please click. Last day to order is 3/20/26.
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In November 2025, we

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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