* FLORIDA EXOTIC BIRD SANCTUARY, A 501 c-3, ESTABLISHED IN 2002, HAS BEEN RESCUING PARROTS FROM ACROSS THE NATION AND PROVIDING THEM WITH THE MEANS TO "JUST BE A BIRD
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Our Mission Statement
At Florida Exotic Bird Sanctuary, located in Wesley Chapel, Florida, we are committed to providing care, love, time, devotion and a lifelong natural habitat for unwanted, abused, neglected and non-saleable parrots that are having behavior problems such as biting, screaming and feather plucking or for parrots that the owners are merely looking for a permenant solution for their bird, in order to have the peace of mind that their bird will not be in uncertain environments with uncertain futures. It is our mission to give these Parrots their freedom by providing them with large free flight cages for them to interact with their own kind and "just be a bird" !
We are also dedicated to Parrot Education, it is our desire to teach the public that buying a Parrot is a huge life long responsibility, and not a decision to be taken lightly. We are in the classrooms, giving tours to Scout Troops, home school children and anyone that wishes to be more informed on the seriousness of buying a Parrot, we are trying very hard to make people understand that these are exotic animals and should not be bought to sit in a cage in our homes.
Our one and only purpose is that of a rescue/rehab organization.
With millions of baby parrots and Exotic birds being produced by the pet trade each year, the population of captive birds continues to grow. As peoples' interests fade and the birds AND the people get older, the overpopulation of parrots is destined to become a heartbreaking tragedy. This is now the case with cats and dogs where four to five MILLION are euthanized every year.
With their long life spans, parrots have a built-in homeless factor because every long-lived parrot will outlive his or her original guardian, and even the smaller birds with life spans of 40 - 50 years will face the eventual aging problems of their human caretakers. There are many reasons that a parrot will lose his or her home during their lifetime including health problems of the parrot's guardians, downsizing, caring for someone in the family, a new baby, a move and many others. With all of these factors we are more determined than ever to continue our efforts and mission of growing and being able to help many more Parrots find their way to us and to freedom!
What can you do to help? How can you help birds that are in need or help those who work with birds in trouble? You can be involved and commit a small part of your life to volunteering with organizations that are already caring for these birds. Donations and Fundraising is vital to allowing us to continue to care for in need Parrots! Ask your company if they have a matching fund program, or if they have a volunteer program that will pay YOU Volunteer your time with us!
Just a few hours a week can make a difference and may prevent many more Parrots from needing to be rescued and help the ones that are already in Sanctuary's
Florida Exotic Bird Sanctuary, Inc .is a non profit organization 501 (c) (3) (Established 2003) organization that is a unique haven for parrots. Florida Exotic Bird Sanctuary, Inc.will house and care for your bird in an optimum environment for the rest of the birds life.
Florida Exotic Bird Sanctuary, Inc.was established as a non profit in 2003 (501 (c) (3) exemption status) although we begun taking in unwanted parrots and personally funding their care for the last 15 years. We have been trained in Avian care by some of Florida's most prominent Avian Veterinarians and have countless hours of " hands on training" and experience in the Avian Veterinarian office. We take care of all the birds needs (ie nail trims, ect...) here on premise or have our Avian Vet come to us for anything more advanced.
Through the efforts of its staff, board members and the generous donation of various company's and individuals we have been able to erect a 1500 sq ft 25' high "Macaw Parrot-ize" that currently houses rescued Parrots who are free to eat , fly and chew, bath in misters several times daily and interact with each other, living out their lives in a natural, healthy environment. We have just completed 3 - 10x20 flight's that some of the smaller birds can interact with one another. One is for Cockatoo's, one for African Greys and some of the smaller birds including Hahns Macaws and Conures and the third is for Amazons and Quakers. Being able to release these once Pet birds into a flight to interact with the others is what makes all the hard work worthwhile! WE LOVE THAT!
All the birds that have been placed with Florida Exotic Bird Sanctuary have come for various reasons including biting, screaming too loudly to be kept indoors,sexual frustration,feather plucking, aggression and sometimes simply because owners really find that to make the sacrifice to have their birds cared for in a Sanctuary type environment opposed to selling their bird and not knowing their fate is in their birds best interest. We have found that this natural environment, flight, fresh air and sunshine that is abundant here in Florida, combined with lots of love and attention and the proper diet has been instrumental in rehabilitating and/or lessening the stress of leaving their previous homes and is key in making the change over to "real interactive bird life" an easy, smooth transition. We have not experienced ANY bird that did not totally enjoy this newly found freedom!
Once again , Our Sincere "Thank you" for your interest in our love and passion for the happiness of these very intelligent, long lived, beautiful Parrots!!!
Florida Exotic Bird Sanctuary, Inc.
P.O. Box 7370
Wesley Chapel, Florida 33545
We do not give the physical address on this site for Obvious Security Reasons, you are welcome to email us and we will email you back the address.
CONTACTS:
Patricia Norton, President, Exec Director 813-545-5406
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Thank you so much for helping these and all the other birds out there in need of rescuing!
Sponsership Program (Tax Exempt under IRS code 501-c-3)
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