Exotic Bird Adoption Program

If you would like to adopt a companion bird, Free Flight is here to help. We carefully evaluate each bird and prospective adoptive family to ensure mutual bonding and suitability.

Sponsoring a parrot can be very rewarding for those of us who are not in a position to have a parrot in their home.

 
 

Are you thinking about adding a bird to your family?

Consider adoption - due to the longevity of most species of parrots, it’s inevitable that at some point many parrots will be in need of a new home. Why not make it yours! Free Flight’s experienced staff can help you find the right companion to ensure bonding with you and your family.

Our adoption placement success is directly related to our philosophy of requiring multiple visits to the sanctuary for bonding and learning, as well as our careful evaluation and screening of prospective adopters.

“Did You Know?
Learning in early life is important to all parrots, and much of that learning is social learning.”
— Free Flight Fun Fact

If you are interested in adopting a companion parrot...

  • Plan to VISIT, often

    • An average adoption will take 6 months of visitation. This is the most important component in our adoption program. We want to get to know you; but most importantly, we need our birds to get to know you. Building a strong, trusting relationship between human and bird is essential.

  • Speak with staff while on site

    • Not all our birds are adoptable, and some require much more experience than others. We want to be sure you know the unique personality and needs of each parrot before adoption can be considered.

For the best interests of our flock, we reserve the right to deny any potential applicant. We do not ship, breed, or sell birds. We will not adopt a bird to anyone who intends to breed the bird. We do not adopt to minors (anyone under 18).

Interested in Adopting?

Please note that given the volume of inquiries, a response may not be immediate.

Birds Available for Adoption

Midori, Yellow-Naped Amazon, sponsored by Kelle Andrews

Midori, Yellow-Naped Amazon, sponsored by Kelle Andrews

Bird Sponsorship Program

It takes an average of $583 a year to support one young, healthy bird who may be with us for upwards of two years, or even with us in lifelong residency if she/he requires it. Cost of living increases substantially for special needs and geriatric parrots - who now make up most of Free Flight’s flock.

Sponsorship is a way to improve the quality of daily life for a parrot while she/he is in the sanctuary.

Do you have a favorite bird that you visit at Free Flight or online that you would like to sponsor? Or maybe you simply want to help Free Flight fulfill our mission? Whatever the reason may be, your support is invaluable to help us care for our birds.

Bird Adoption Program Success Stories

Both the happiest and saddest days at Free Flight are when one of our flock leaves to start life in their new home. We are sad to see them go but so thrilled that they have a new loving home.

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Cosmo
Cosmo

Cosmo came into Free Flight when his previous owners decided they could not handle the combined work load of having a newborn baby and a parrot. He settled in with our flock and became re-socialzed quickly. He was eager to be handled and given attention, which made him one of our visitors' favorite birds. A sweet couple came in wanting to adopt an African Grey parrot because of their high level of intelligence and the wife had had one growing up. They met Cosmo and continued to visit him every Saturday for over 3 months to ensure that Cosmo liked them as much as they liked him. After we felt like the bond was evident between them, they made the next step and welcomed him into their family. To their delight, Cosmo continues to surprise them with new and amusing verbalizations frequently.

Moe and Pepper
Moe and Pepper

Moe and Pepper joined the Free Flight flock together. Moe was a very friendly male Solomon Island Eclectus, and Pepper was a less friendly female Solomon Island Eclectus. We promised the prior owners that we would adopt them out together- and we waited until that special person would come around looking for two birds. Several years later,  a very friendly couple came in looking to adopt a bird into their family. They had a large outdoor cage in their covered courtyard, and could easily accommodate two birds. After multiple visits they fell in love with Moe and Pepper and life has been wonderful for all ever since!

Zeke
Zeke

Sweet Zeke,  a White Bellied Caique, came into Free Flight fearful and untrusting of people. It took many months living here to begin to trust humans again. Slowly through our gentle socialization process,  he became more comfortable being handled. Zeke lived in the sanctuary for over a year before we had a kind couple come in looking to give a home to a smaller bird. They decided that Zeke was the one! They continued to visit to ensure that he trusted both the husband and the wife. Once we felt that the timing was right and their bond was formed, they took Zeke home.

Ernie
Ernie

Ernie is a beautiful little Yellow Naped Amazon whose beloved owner passed away and left her without a home. She became a loved addition to our flock, and in spite of her clumsy perching ability,  enjoyed handling by many people. A friend of Free Flight who had adopted a macaw from us previously fell for her sweet nature and adopted her into his family. Ernie especially likes his grandmother!