Getting ‘squawky’ clean at Parrot Garden: Watch the video!

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Jen Cunha holding letters A and B for Ellie the Goffin’s cockatoo to see

When parrots go to school

Jen Cunha’s work with parrots is revealing how intelligent they are — and how eager they are to communicate with us.
Their incredible success at communicating
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Animals from closed zoo find safety at Best Friends

After a zoo in Puerto Rico closed, hundreds of animals needed new places to live — and help getting there.
Their futures are bright
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Tilly the sulfur-crested cockatoo with wings outspread and head cocked to the side

Wallflower cockatoo blossoms into dancing king

Tilly was shy when he arrived at the Sanctuary, and after trying everything to get him to open up, caregivers found his true love: ’80s women pop artists.
See him move to the groove
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Touched by a parrot’s story?

If you feel a special connection to a bird here at the Sanctuary, you can provide a little extra TLC with the gift of sponsorship.
Sponsor a Parrot

Adopt a bird

Looking to add a feathered friend to the family? Great! Start your search today.

Start Your Search Today

Can’t adopt right now? Consider opening your home to a foster pet. Whether it’s for a few days or a few weeks, fostering helps save lives.

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Volunteer at the Parrot Garden

Looking for face-to-face interaction with the birds? It’s your chance to help with daily care, provide companionship and more.

If you’ve volunteered with Best Friends before, go to the volunteer portal to see opportunities available to you.

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Let’s be friends!

Connect with us on our Parrot Garden Facebook group to stay in the loop about our residents.
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