Rainbow Parrot Rescue Florida, Inc., is an Official, 501(c)(3), NonProfit, & Florida's Leading Parrot, & Toucan Rescue, Sanctuary, & Educational Organization. 
(Based in Jacksonville, Florida, near the beaches/intercoastal.) 

We strive to be Florida's premier parrot, and toucan, nonprofit resource, and we're here to help all those we can! From rescue, to training, education, & our intimate, enriching, family environment, we take the time to help owners, zoo's, & many other rescues, make the very best decisions for their parrots and toucans. Our family of four is home 24/7 to work with our parrots. We do more than just rescue; we take them in as pets, make sure they're healthy, & go a step beyond in behavior training with love, compassion, & over 40 years of education and expertise. Although we specialize in macaws, we work with all parrots to ensure they truly soar beyond all expectations, and they're limitless in love and enrichment always. 

***WE ARE A PRIVATE HOME, AND NOT A PUBLIC FACILITY.***

***WE ARE NOT A WILDLIFE OR WILD BIRD RESCUE! Please ONLY contact Florida Fish & Wildlife for all wild birds. FOR YOUR SAFETY, & PUBLIC HEALTH, NEVER TOUCH, HANDLE, OR PICK ANY UP WILD BIRDS! THEY CAN SPREAD DISEASES TO HUMANS; INCLUDING CHLAMYDIA PASSED THROUGH THE AIR. THE CDC AND HEALTH DEPARTMENT WILL HAVE TO BE NOTIFIED, & IT BECOMES A PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERN. IT IS ALSO ILLEGAL. THANK YOU.***

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CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES: 
*EIN# 87-3407588    
*Florida Department of of Agriculture and Consumer Services: "The Solicitation of Contributions Act," Certified.*
*Permit to Possess/Exhibit/Class III Wildlife for Commercial Use (ESC) via Florida Fish Wildlife Conservation Commission
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PHOTOS/VIDEOS:
BE SURE TO CLICK ON THE, "OUR FLOCK: BEHIND THE SCENES," LINK FOR OVER 3000 VIDEOS & PHOTOS OF OUR HOME & BIRDS THROUGHOUT THE YEARS!
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WHAT WE OFFER.....
*Rescue, and assistance with rehoming, & personal surrenders. 
*Assistance to zoos, & other animal organizations, with training, or surrendering their parrots, toucans and/or flamingos.
*Sanctuary Living for Exhibition Birds.
*Adoptionsfor Parrots Only -- Please donate a minimum of $25 for an application to be sent, prior to requesting an application. (Otherwise, you will not recieve an application.)  (More details regarding this below.)
*Behavior Training
*Educational Classes In Person & Virtually
*Educational Experiences with our Parrots.
*Private Educational Family Tours & Experiences
*All our parrots, toucans, and flamingos MUST be health certified and DNA sexed to be in our home. If you haven't done this, we can do this for you. However, we are not state or federally funded because we are an exotics rescue. So, you are responsible for your own vet bills. (This is true for ALL responsible parrot rescues in the country!!) 
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About Rainbow Parrot Rescue Florida:
Rainbow Parrot Rescue Florida is a family-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to rescuing and caring for parrots and toucans in need. We proudly serve private owners, zoos, shelters, animal services, and educational organizations—providing guidance, support, and a safe place for birds when help is needed most.

Our mission is simple:
“Saving parrots and toucans—as time flies… (and people too!)”
We believe education, compassion, and collaboration are the foundation of true rescue. By working together, we can create better lives for these incredible birds while helping people understand the responsibility of proper care.

What We Do:
We specialize in macaws while working with all species of parrots and toucans. Our services include:

• Safe surrender and intake with proper quarantine protocols
• Daily care, enrichment, and structured environments
• Behavior training and socialization
• Routine wellness support and bloodwork coordination
• Adoption programs
• Foster programs and educational experiences (in-person and virtual)
• Sanctuary living to some selected individuals.
• Every bird is evaluated individually to ensure the best possible outcome—whether that’s long-term sanctuary care, or placement through our adoption program. (Our world renowned sanctuary and exhibition birds are reserved for certain birds who meet specific standards. That is not something we typically offer immediately.) 

Our Standards of Care:
Our birds live in a clean, highly enriched, family-centered environment designed for their physical and emotional well-being. We provide the following: (and so much more!)

• Spacious, enrichment with HEPA-filtered, purified air.
• Indoor housing with access to a supervised outdoor aviary.
• Expert training in behavior, and health.
• Daily enrichment, exercise, toys, and foraging opportunities.
• High-quality nutrition, including Harrison’s and Mazuri diets, plus fresh food preparation
• Constant interaction, attention, and love—24/7. We are always home. 
• Their health, safety, and happiness are always our top priorities.
• Understanding each parrot's individual needs, and catering to them individually, while gracing them with a flock of healthy birds, and a family of people who all love them.

Our Philosophy:
We operate with an open-door, open-book approach online, sharing our birds and mission transparently, while maintaining a private, home-based sanctuary for the safety of our family and animals. We are not breeders, flippers, or a storefront—we are a true rescue. We stand firmly against unethical practices, scams, and exploitation within the exotic bird world.
We support responsible, educated ownership and conservation efforts, and we believe informed communities create better outcomes for all species.
We are not veterinarians. All birds should be seen by a qualified avian veterinarian, and owners are responsible for their pet’s medical care and expenses. Exotic bird ownership requires significant financial and time commitments—please research thoroughly before bringing one into your home.

Support Our Mission:
As a home-based rescue and sanctuary, we rely on donations to continue our work. We simply could not do this without your support. Most importantly, we encourage everyone to do thorough research before bringing a parrot into their life. These incredible animals require lifelong commitment, knowledge, and proper care.

Please consider sponsoring a parrot today!
Rainbow Parrot Rescue Florida is a family-run, mission-driven, educational organization. Our family is dedicated to giving every bird the life it truly deserves. We truly allow them to SOAR!

Sincerely, 
The Sullivan Family; Daniel & Beth Sullivan, & our boys, Aedan & Rylan, along with the entire flock of Rainbow Parrot Rescue Florida
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ADOPTION PROCESS: 
PLEASE START BY PAYING YOUR MINIMUM $25 APPLICATION FEE/DONATION. ONCE YOU'VE PAID THE MINIMUM OF $25 FEE/DONATION, YOU MAY THEN REQUEST AN APPLICATION FROM THIS WEBSITE, AND WE WILL SEND YOU ONE IMMEDIATELY TO FILL OUT AND EMAIL BACK. ABSOLUTELY NO CALLS, OR TEXTS ABOUT ADOPTIONS. (Only call or text us about surrenders. All other inquiries must be emailed.)

APPLICATIONS: In order to apply to adopt one of our parrots, (and be placed on our waiting list,) there is a minimum $25 application donation fee. All donations, and this minimum $25 application fee, can be made right here through this website, (which could take up to two weeks to process,) or you can Zelle to Beth Sullivan, 904-775-1211, or Venmo @rainbowparrotrescueflorida for your application request to be received immediately. We will email you an application, as soon as your donation is made. We do request you fill out your application, and send it back within 24 hours of receiving it. Please do not request an application if you have not paid the $25 fee.
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PARROTS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION: (UPDATED April 21, 2026)
1 Blue Quaker, Health Certificate, DNA'd Male, 3 years old

IMPORTANT: DON'T FORGET, BE SURE TO PAY YOUR $25 APPLICATION FEE TO GET ON OUR WAITING LIST! JUST BECAUSE YOU DON'T SEE A PARROT AVAILABLE NOW, DOESN'T MEAN YOU SHOULDN'T APPLY! STAY AHEAD BY GETTING YOUR APPLICATION IN NOW TO BE ON OUR WAITING LIST FOR ALL PARROTS!!!!
 
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ADOPTIONS: 
Most of our available parrots are vetted, DNA sexed, de-banded, extensively behavior trained, & socialized with people, pets, and children, and most are microchipped. (Each is an individual. We will only call you if you are the right fit for one of these birds.) All our birds come with a Health Certificate, and proof of DNA sexing. Please send in your completed application. We will only call if you are a fit. Again, you must request an application from this website. We will respond with an attached application you will need to fill out completely, and email back to us promptly. 
We have a minimum donation requirement to adopt each parrot, & we will let you know the donation IF, AND ONLY IF, you’re a fit. We will ONLY call those who have paid their application fee, filled out their application, sent their application back promptly, & are a fit! So, get your applications over NOW! ❤️ No additional information, or photos will be given. We will only call those who we believe to be a fit. We do not allow, "store browsing." We are not a store, and that is not how our operation runs. We do not allow you our parrots to be, "window shopped," or "browsed." Please don't ask.
As we mentioned, there is a minimum adoption donation, (which varies,) for each parrot being adopted, based on the work, veterinary care, grooming, bloodwork, microchipping, and training/socialization involved. Again, please email us directly from this website to request an application. Please do your research before asking for any specific type of parrot, or any exotic pet. Parrots are a huge commitment, and require more attention, and more veterinary care and costs than domestic pets.
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FAQ'S -- PLEASE READ: 
1.) We are a rescue first, and foremost. We also help parrot owners who need help rehoming, and we rehome "sanctuary/home" parrots as necessary, or if, and only if, the circumstance is appropriate. We bring in every parrot as a, "pet" first. We treat them as part of our family, and over time, we make the best decision for them, as possible.

2.) We are not a store front, nor do we breed birds. All photos of our home sanctuary are posted all over social media. The only tours we allow are for those people surrendering parrots, or anyone we have called to adopt a parrot. We do not allow people to browse our home, or "window shop," our birds, so please don't ask. 

3.) We rarely post our birds up for adoption. Just because you see a photo of a parrot on this website or any of our many social media platforms, does not mean it is up for adoption. In order to adopt, you must request an application, and we will send you one to fill out. Be sure to fill it out completely, and email it back to us promptly to get on our waiting list. We only call those who are a fit, and have filled out an application thoroughly, and are on our waiting list. (Please note if you are a regular donor, volunteer, or foster, at the top of your application!)

4.) Do not call asking what parrots we have up for adoption. Please read this website thoroughly to understand our proven process. Please remember; we are a sanctuary first and foremost, and we are here to help as many owners as we are able. Our phone number is for surrenders only. 

5.) Surrendered birds should ideally be up-to-date on vet visits, and/or bloodwork, to be able to come to Rainbow Parrot Rescue Florida. Preferably all vet visits should be current before surrendering your parrot. We are not veterinarians, and do not do extensive rehab on parrots. We will do some helpful behavior training/tips, but cannot take in sick, injured, nicotine addicted, or unhealthy birds without donations to do so, (and we must assess the situation first.) Proof of a negative Polyomavirus, Avian Psittacosis, (Chlaymdia,) Feather and Beak Disease, DNA sexing, fecal tests, and for larger parrots, microchipping, are imperative; (preferably within the year for the disease testings.) (Grooming does not count for proof of full veterinary care, but we do need to see any and all visits made.) If these are not done, we can get them done for you, or can get some of them done for you. Just ask us how! We are happy to assist!

All donations are non-refundable, and non-returnable, but fully tax deductible. A tax deductible receipt will be given to you for your donation(s); (for "financial," and "items" donated.)

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PARROTS 101: Essential Guidelines for Responsible Parrot Care
At Rainbow Parrot Rescue Florida, our mission is to educate, support, and guide current and future parrot owners. Parrots are highly intelligent, sensitive, and complex animals. Proper care requires commitment, consistency, and education. Below are foundational guidelines to help set both you and your parrot up for success.
Before You Bring a Parrot Home

1. Time & Availability
Before considering a parrot, ask yourself: “Am I consistently home between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM?” These are critical hours for interaction, enrichment, and bonding. While this is a general guideline, we strongly encourage participation in our educational classes to fully understand the commitment required for behavior, training, and overall health.

2. Shoulder Privileges
Parrots should not be allowed on shoulders—especially large species—without extensive behavioral training. This can take years and requires all household members to establish themselves as confident “flock leaders,” not companions or parental figures. Shoulder access should never be a taught or routine behavior.

3. Avoid Hormonal Triggers
Items such as mirrors, nesting boxes, tents, snuggle huts, or enclosed toys can stimulate hormonal behaviors, leading to aggression. These should not be provided unless under specific breeding circumstances.

4. Proper Diet is Critical
A parrot’s diet should consist primarily of a high-quality, naturally colored pellet (such as Harrison’s, Roudybush, or Mazuri), supplemented with fresh vegetables.

• Seeds should only be used sparingly for training
• Avoid sugary or artificially colored pellets
• Fruits should be occasional treats
• Absolutely NO sunflower seeds and peanuts!
• Healthier nut options include almonds, walnuts, and pistachios.
• Improper diets are one of the leading causes of illness and behavioral issues in parrots.

5. Air Quality Matters
Parrots are extremely sensitive to airborne toxins. Avoid:

• Non-stick cookware (Teflon/PTFE)
• Candles and plug-ins
• Cigarette smoke or any smoke
• Exposure—even from another room—can be fatal.

6. Flight Safety
While free flight is natural, it must only be introduced after proper training and once your parrot recognizes you as a leader and understands its environment. Without this foundation, free flight can lead to injury, loss, or behavioral issues.

7. Avian Veterinary Care
Parrots require care from a licensed avian veterinarian. These specialists are essential for preventative care and disease screening. Some avian diseases can affect both birds and humans, making proper care and quarantine critical.

8. Health Verification Before Purchase
Never purchase or accept a parrot without proper medical documentation, including:

• Testing for Psittacosis (Chlamydia), Polyomavirus, and PBFD
• Recent fecal exam
• DNA sexing
• General health records
• Lack of documentation is a major red flag and can lead to significant financial and health risks.

9. Grooming
Regular beak and nail maintenance is required every 4–8 weeks.
Rainbow Parrot Rescue Florida offers grooming services by donation for properly vetted birds or adoptees.

10. Sleep Requirements
Parrots require 15–17 hours of uninterrupted, covered darkness each night to regulate hormones and behavior. Consistent sleep schedules are essential for a healthy, well-adjusted bird.

11. Water Quality
Provide only filtered, reverse osmosis (RO), or high-quality bottled water. Tap water may contain harmful contaminants.

12. Enrichment & Interaction

• Daily human interaction
• A variety of perches (preferably natural)
• Toys and enrichment
• Safe play areas such as stands or java treesRoutine & Structure

13. Consistency is Key
Parrots thrive on routine. Consistent schedules for feeding, interaction, and sleep help maintain emotional stability and reduce stress-related behaviors.

14. Leg Bands & Microchipping
Leg bands should be removed by a licensed professional, as they can cause injury.
Microchipping is recommended for birds over 65 grams and should be done safely without unnecessary sedation.

15. Toxic Foods
Avocado is toxic and can be fatal. Always consult an avian-safe food list for additional hazards.

16. Nicotine, Alcohol & Chemical Exposure
Parrots are highly sensitive to nicotine and other chemicals. Even indirect exposure can lead to addiction, illness, and death.

17. Safe Introductions
Approach parrots calmly with hands behind your back when introducing yourself. This reduces fear and perceived threat.

18. Bathing/Grooming
Parrots require full bathing (not just misting) at least 2–3 times per week for proper feather and skin health.

19. Positioning & Leadership
Keep your parrot below eye level to reinforce healthy flock dynamics and reduce dominance behaviors.

20. Noise & Communication
Parrots are not inherently “loud pets.” Excessive screaming often indicates unmet needs, lack of structure, or unclear leadership within the household.

21. Not Domesticated Animals
Parrots are exotic animals, not domesticated pets. Avoid touching below the neck, as this is perceived as mating behavior and can lead to aggression over time.

22. Hand Feeding Awareness
Hand-feeding should only be performed by trained professionals when medically necessary. Improper hand-feeding can cause serious health and behavioral issues. Hand feeding should ​never be advertised ​by a breeder or pet store as a good thing, EVER! It should ​only be done in critical care situations, and if you ​hear anything differently, you should report ​it. 

23. Proper Perching & Perch Placement.
Ensure your parrot uses appropriate perches. Avoid habits such as clinging to cage bars or spending time at the bottom of the cage, which can impact health. (If your bird is pooping on it's perch, than it needs to be moved.

24. Cage as a Safe Space
The cage should serve as a place for rest and security—not primary playtime. Most interaction should occur outside the cage in designated play areas. (Ideally where ​the cage is not visible to your parrot. Play tops are frowned upon!

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LEARN MORE WITH US!
BE SURE TO FOLLOW US ON ALL OUR SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS FOR AN INSIDE LOOK, PLUS  OUR "PARROT TALK WEEKLY," PODCAST/YOUTUBE:
https://www.youtube.com/@RainbowParrotRescueFlorida
YOUTUBE: @ParrotTalkWeekly & @RainbowParrotRescueFlorida
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INSTAGRAM: @rainbowparrotrescueflorida
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FACEBOOK: @Rainbow Parrot Rescue Florida
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https://www.facebook.com/ParrotTalkWeekly

(PODCAST via Twitch, YouTube, & more; "Parrot Talk Weekly," with Beth Sullivan)

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**Rainbow Parrot Rescue Florida is a 501(c)(3), Non-Profit, Tax Exempt Corporation: EIN# 87-3407588, and founded "officially," in July 2021.**

**Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: "The Solicitation of Contributions Act," Certified**

**Permit to Possess/Exhibit/Class III Wildlife for Commercial Use (ESC) via Florida Fish Wildlife Conservation Commission**