GULF COAST EXOTIC BIRD SANCTUARY

Gulf Coast Exotic Bird Sanctuary is a 501(c)3 registered non-profit that provides permanent refuge and veterinary care for exotic birds that are rescued, displaced by natural disasters, handicapped, aggressive, retired breeders or whose previous owners would like them to live out their lives in a sanctuary environment.

All parrots and softbills are placed in aviaries which not only gives them ample room to play outdoors with friends but also makes them more comfortable interacting with staff as they can approach and get all the attention they desire on their terms. We have found cages make them more territorial and aggressive. They also do not provide adequate room for parrots unless allowed to be out constantly.

Gulf Coast Exotic Bird Sanctuary is supported by sponsorships and donations, it does not receive any financial assistance from the government. We do not like to turn away any exotic bird in need therefore; we are asking that you please consider sponsoring one of our rescued birds. Your contribution is 100% tax deductible.

Many rescues and sanctuaries have a hard time continuing to operate due to lack of funding. There are so many parrots needing sanctuary but not enough funding to take care of the birds. Being a lifelong care facility we rely on sponsorships and donations to keep going.

It is also important to us that our residents receive a proper diet. We cook for them almost daily. Their diet consists of but not limited to nuts such as pine nuts, almonds, macadamia nuts and pistachios. Quinoa and a variety of beans. Fresh, dried or frozen fruits and vegetables including goji berry. We also order palm fruit pulp to add to their diet.

We cannot forget to mention our monthly vet bills, up keep of the aviaries and utilities.

We just want to make sure everyone realizes what it takes to run a lifelong care facility and why for us to continue operating we need our residents sponsored. They are family and we give them the best care possible.

AT THIS TIME WE CANNOT ACCEPT NEW PARROTS UNTIL WE GET THE REST OF OUR RESCUED PARROTS SPONSORED. WE PROVIDE THE MOST ULTIMATE CARE POSSIBLE AT OUR FACILITY AND WILL CONTINUE TO DO SO THEREFORE WE CANNOT TAKE IN MORE PARROTS THAN FUNDING ALLOWS. WE WILL GLADLY REFER YOU TO ANOTHER FACILITY. WE WILL ALWAYS TAKE IN PARROTS THAT ARE IN DANGER OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT.

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Lavenia with Kermit & Shelby

Jill with Leo

Jessica with Sweeney

Randi with Sweetie

If you feel the need to relinquish your exotic bird, please feel free to call and schedule an appointment to tour the sanctuary. We understand this is a hard decision to make and we encourage you to come by first before donating your exotic bird.

Gulf Coast Exotic Bird Sanctuary is located on private property and is not open to the public except to visitors of sponsored birds and donors by appointment.

Since we rely on public donations to properly run the sanctuary we will have to ask that all parrots arriving to the sanctuary be sponsored for their lifelong care. If you are unable to pay the full amount we will gladly work with you.

If you cannot afford the monthly sponsorship please feel free to contact us and we will try to direct you to a facility that would be able to care for them.

"For me, the sight of a parrot living alone, living in a cage, deprived of flight, miserably bored, breaks my heart."

The ongoing expense of maintaining these exotic birds and the the purchase of species specific enclosures add up quickly. Contributions are always accepted and greatly appreciated.

If you would like to make a secure online donation via PayPal^®please click on the link below.