SANCTUARY.
RELEASE ISN'T FOR EVERYONE
Why
Sanctuary.
The majority of parrots a the centre will be released. However, we occasionally receive a former captive parrot that has diet-related issues or has sustained injuries that make release impossible.
We are fortunate that we can give these birds a protected life with their own species in a natural habitat.
Our large outdoor sanctuary aviaries are carefully laid out to allow these compromised birds to move around and socialise without fear or threat.
Who needs
Sanctuary.
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Compromised vision, usually due to head trauma or poor diet
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Feet issues, often caused by bad perching or fighting with other birds
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Damaged or missing wings. Many of our sanctuary wing injuries were caused by domestic and wild predators getting hold of the captive birds
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Those with deeply imprinted unnatural behaviours
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Exotic (non-native) parrots brought into Belize under permit, and changes in the owner's circumstances result in surrender
