Hawaii is boundless in natural beauty — but it is also a flourishing environment for many exotic animals, making the islands the perfect location for primates, zebras, farm animals, tropical marine life, and even tigers to thrive — in the wild, and in captivity. And while you will find aquariums and zoos across the islands, there is one little-known sanctuary in the Aloha State worthy of your next family day trip.
Welcome to Parrots in Paradise, a non-profit sanctuary that focuses on rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of these beautiful exotic birds.
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Home to more than eighty parrots from around the world, Parrots in Paradise is the only parrot sanctuary on Hawaii Island, and is truly unique.
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The family-owned sanctuary aims to provide a safe haven and rescue for unwanted parrots and to promote responsible parrot guardianship through new owner education for those adopting parrots.
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You see, parrots can live to be more than eighty years old, and it is often difficult for even the most devoted parrot owners to be fully committed to the parrot’s care for its entire, lengthy life span.
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It is here that displaced parrots find sanctuary and are able to live out the remainder of their days living in a community with the ability to fly, a nutritious diet, and interaction with both people and other parrots.
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How adorable is this sweet creature?
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To get up close and personal with these parrots, you can book a tour through Airbnb experiences, where you will learn all about the sanctuary and its parrots, interact with the sanctuary’s friendly parrots in a safe environment, and snap as many photographs as you want. 100 percent of the tour price goes back to fund Parrots in Paradise, so you will leave with both incredible memories and a knowledge that you helped these colorful creatures.
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You can also choose to make a donation, volunteer your time, or adopt a sanctuary bird.
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Parrots in Paradise is located in Kealakekua, and you can call 808.322.3006 to schedule a visit or learn more about volunteering or adopting a parrot. Visit their website or follow them on Facebook for more information.
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Want to get up close and personal with furry farm animals instead? Head to the Leilani Farm Sanctuary!
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