Crazy as it may sound, I really really put it out there that M.A.R.S, needed a new mascot since our resident iguana Gracie passed away. Lo and behold, today in a u-haul truck from South Carolina, Jack Sparrow came to our parrot rescue sanctuary. He was looking out the passenger window when he arrived, so […]
Our very own Jakers, back again
Jakers, our very own amazing umbrella cockatoo is back at M.A.R.S. once again. This is the third time this way to intelligent cockatoo has managed to get adopted and then returned. He is a healthy boy, with the smarts of an African Grey. What Jake wants he figures out how to get, much to the […]
Schools out for Summer, but not before raising funds for M.A.R.S. Go Gemini elementary.
Thank-you to all for such a successful job raising funds. We are so grateful to Gemini Elementary. Their project titled , “Pocket change for Polly” was the catchy phrase used by the student council to raise funds for the parrots of M.A.R.S. We so appreciate the community support you have given to all our feathered […]
Amazing Cockatoo our very own Clyde
Through out the years I have met many amazing cockatoos, however none can compare with a little Citron named Clyde. His life force has a never ending power supply. He has feathered friends that care for him and watch over him. He has the ability to come through circumstances that could easily drain the life […]
From tree to tree, Mango and Hot Rod fly free
When asked how I spend the days at Florida Parrot Rescue, M.A.R.S., IÂ reply, “One never knows what will unfold at the parrot sanctuary on any given day”. Take for instance last Thursday, when two fully flighted harlequin Macaws got to try out their wings. Mango and Hot Rod, available for adoption here at Melbourne […]