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

2025 Flock Calendar

Lucky

Prints

Recent News

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Parrots Can Paint!

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Researchers found that budgerigars have specialized brain regions for vocal production that closely resemble the brain structures humans use for speech. What might this breakthrough mean for understanding how speech works in humans? https://bit.ly/4c4SkpJ

Researchers found that budgerigars have specialized brain regions for vocal production that closely resemble the brain structures humans use for speech. What might this breakthrough mean for understanding how speech works in humans? bit.ly/4c4SkpJResearchers found that budgerigars have specialized brain regions for vocal production that closely resemble the brain structures humans use for speech. What might this breakthrough mean for understanding how speech works in humans? bit.ly/4c4SkpJ

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Today at MAARS: Puppy, our featured bird of the month, loves all cameras, and is a fan of her calendar photo.

Today at MAARS: Puppy, our featured bird of the month, loves all cameras, and is a fan of her calendar photo. ... See MoreSee Less

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