Parrot Rescue Center

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4.9

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21

Reviews


15

Years in business

We rescue, rehabilitate and release parrots in Costa Rica. We provide a safe home to 70+ birds to those who are unable to be released.

The Parrot Rescue Center of Costa Rica is a 501(c)3, non profit organization that collaborates with the local Costa Rican wildlife government branch (SINAC).  The primary focus is to rescue, rehabilitate, and, whenever possible, release parrots that have been kept in captivity illegally. It is a ...

Review Description

The Parrot Rescue Center of Costa Rica is a 501(c)3, non profit organization that collaborates with the local Costa Rican wildlife government branch (SINAC).  The primary focus is to rescue, rehabilitate, and, whenever possible, release parrots that have been kept in captivity illegally. It is a pivotal goal of the PRC Mission to release as many birds as possible so that they can fly free. For those that are unable to be released, we provide a permanent, safe environment that fulfills their physical, mental and social needs.  Most of the parrots at the facility were either abandoned or confiscated, and then donated to us. A lot were kept in extremely small cages, with metal rod perches, and subsisted on a diet of pure sunflower seeds. Some have developed behavioral disorders, while others have become too domesticated.  Several of the residents have sustained permanent physical disabilities due to collisions with vehicles, buildings or electric cables.  

Locals poach baby chicks and sell them illegally as pets to oftentimes unaware owners. The PRC has gone door-to-door to educate the community on proper parrot care. We seek to expand our efforts to elementary and middle school children. By educating children on the ecological imperative of leaving parrots in the wild, they learn about the interconnectedness of the environment in context of the incredible biodiversity of Costa Rica. With increased awareness, the demand for illegal parrots should decrease with future generations of pet owners.

Deforestation is a consequence of agricultural expansion in a developing world country such as Costa Rica. In addition, during the poaching process, trees are felled to gain access to parrot nests. Widespread loss of their natural habitat has caused two parrot species to become endangered. Over the past 8 years, the PRC initiated reforestation efforts planting over 500 fruit and seed trees.  PRC wants to expand their reforestation efforts, planting thousands of fruit and seed trees for wild parrots to feed on.  


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Valentina Lynne

  Good response rate

Parrot Rescue Center reviews

Michaela rating5.0

2024 at Parrot Rehabilitator

I spent a week with my family at the Parrot Rescue Center during our trip to Costa Rica and can only recommend it. Our volunteering was an enriching and very fulfilling experience. You help the parrots, but you actually get so much more in return. The Parrot Rescue Center is a family business that ...
Jordan Fitzpatrick rating5.0

2024 at Parrot Rehabilitator

My time at the parrot rescue center was a truly amazing and fulfilling experience. Valentina’s passion for the birds is infectious and her dedication knows no bounds. All of the staff at PRC are friendly, accommodating and most of all, passionate about the care of the parrots. Everything is run in ...
Anthony Ngo rating5.0

2024 at Parrot Rehabilitator

Impactful experience caring for parrots in a beautiful setting. The Parrot Rescue Center of CR is a remarkable organization. I volunteered for one week on the tail end of a longer vacation and found the experience to be completely worth it. The parrot care is top notch. The spacious and well ...
Daniel rating4.8

2024 at Parrot Rehabilitator

My family and I stayed at the Parrot Rescue Center for one week. We were given the option to work either until noon or through the afternoon and evening. We chose to work the full day, although we regularly had multiple scheduled as well as unscheduled breaks. Some were 20 minutes long, others two ...
Fiona Baker rating3.8

2024 at Parrot Rehabilitator

For those of you who don’t know I recently returned from a one week stay as a volunteer at this rescue centre in Costa Rica. It was one of the most amazing experiences I have ever had! If you want to do something worthwhile and give back to the planet during your travels then consider this. My ...
Jiayi Zhou rating5.0

2023 at Parrot Rehabilitator

I spent a week at the incredible, high-impact Parrot Rescue Center with three other volunteers. The sanctuary is nestled in a location outside of the little town of Sabalito, which made the experience feel secluded and peaceful. Every day, we worked on concrete tasks - we fed the birds at scheduled ...

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