Not Many Know About This Exotic Animal Sanctuary Right Here In Florida

Next time you call someone bird-brained, make sure you mean it as a compliment. This animal sanctuary in Naples specializes in the care of parrots of all shapes and sizes. Whether you’re a lifelong bird lover or you’ve never come in close contact with one before, these colorful cuties are sure to win your heart.

The Bird Gardens of Naples is located in Naples (conveniently right across from the Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary). Not only is this a unique and fun attraction, it has a very important purpose.

The Bird Gardens is a non-profit organization that rescues and finds good homes for abused and abandoned parrots. If you've never had a personal encounter with a parrot, you will be shocked by how intelligent and complex they are.

They are also highly social animals, and they live up to 80 years. So a parrot really is a lifelong companion!

Step into this beautiful sanctuary, and you can see how much thought has been put into the birds' living spaces. Their large, open aviaries are surrounded by a tropical oasis filled with native plants.

This isn't your average walk in the park with some casual birdwatching. Here, you'll be transported to another world, surrounded by the calls of hundreds of these spectacular birds, including some rare and even endangered species.

A tour of The Bird Gardens consists of two hours of walking several miles of trails, viewing and learning about more than 300 birds from all over the world.

Guests may even have the opportunity to hold and interact with beautiful macaws if weather permits. You can also bring unsalted nuts (no peanuts) to feed the birds.

There's no charge for this incredible experience, but donations are greatly appreciated. Tours are given by appointment only, on Tuesdays through Sundays, 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Please call 813-841-1911 to schedule a tour.

Here’s a video of one of the park’s cockatoos putting on a show for visitors at The Bird Gardens of Naples. This is just a tiny glimpse of what you can expect if you visit this unique sanctuary.

The Bird Gardens of Naples is located at 1060 Purple Martin Drive, Naples, Florida 34120. Call (813) 841-1911 to schedule a tour. Tours are by appointment only, so don’t forget to call!

Have you ever visited this exotic animal sanctuary in Florida? What’s your favorite place to explore Florida’s wild side?

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Not Many Know About This Exotic Animal Sanctuary Right Here In Florida

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