
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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Dr Ponder has educated generations of veterinary students on issues facing captive parrots. Please join us in congratulating her on an amazing achievement. ... See MoreSee Less
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MAARS’ primary function is to care for the approx 100  parrots at our shelter, The Landing. We care for parrots, that due to mistreatment or reaction to captivity, are not suited to an in home or typical shelter environment.  We are a no-kill, non-profit organization funded solely through donations. Since we are all volunteer run, all proceeds go towards bird care. 	
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	Liz Cabrera Holtz of World Animal Protection US said, “People don’t realize that, whether they’re born in captivity or in the wild, parrots retain the need to fly, forage, and socialize. And it’s not possible, despite what pet stores say, to meet their physical and social needs in human homes.”
These birds are not domesticated like cats or dogs. They retain their wild instincts and social complexity, often likened to a five-year-old human child. Yet, many live alone in cages far too small for their wingspan, leading to stereotypic behavior such as pacing or neck twisting, and self-harming behaviors like feather plucking, aggression, and vocal distress. 	
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Parrots Should Not Be Pets: The Immense Cruelty of the Captive Parrot Industry
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Parrots should not be pets... period. There is immense cruelty in the captive parrot industry. Now, a crackdown on pet stores is underway1 CommentsComment on Facebook