Exotic Avian Sanctuary of Tennessee

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We provide a safe haven and optimal care for parrots whose owners can no longer care for them EAST opposes perpetuating the pet trade through captive breeding.

EAST is a federally registered 501(c)3 non profit organization incorporated in 2012, and approved in August of 2014. Exotic Avian Sanctuary of Tennessee (EAST) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection of parrots living in captivity. We offer sanctuary to unadoptable parrots through sponsorships, as well as lifetime care to parrots whose guardians wish to give their companions sanctuary for life. We provide natural environments for enrichment, flight and togetherness of a flock, and outside aviaries for fresh air and sunshine. EAST also provides adoption services for well-socialized parrots who desire human companionship. We feel strongly about educating the public about conservation and environmental issues, and to inspire a sense of responsibility toward the care of our earth and our animals. Parrots and other exotic birds represent the largest population of captive wildlife in the U.S., and the need to protect them continues to grow. We encourage everyone to appreciate and respect wild animals where they belong—in the wild.

Please visit our website for more information:
http://tnavianrescue.org/

11/09/2026

Have you ordered your EAST Calendar yet? Don't miss out! Our birdies need you!!

11/06/2026

Dexter says nite nite everybody 🙂 He also says make sure you get one of our calendars so he can keep chewing up all the toys! 😉

https://tnavianrescue.org/fundraisers/?mc_cid=f8e51b5264&mc_eid=8bce71ba1e

11/06/2026

Lemon Grove, CA just voted to prohibit the sale of birds in pet stores! 🦜
This is a major win for birds who suffer in the cruel bird mill pipeline, and World Animal Protection is thrilled to have joined Amit Dhuleshia and Strategic Action for Animals (SXFA), who led this incredible initiative.
Liz Cabrera Holtz, Senior Campaigns Manager, World Animal Protection US, states:
“Much like puppy mills, bird mills strip animals of everything natural to them. Parrots are meant to fly through wide-open skies and roost with large flocks, not sit in feces-coated cages waiting to be shipped to a pet store. Lemon Grove voters sent a clear message: animal cruelty is not welcome in our community.”
Congratulations, Lemon Grove!

🎉 Huge news for birds!

Lemon Grove, CA just voted to prohibit the sale of birds in pet stores! 🦜

This is a major win for birds who suffer in the cruel bird mill pipeline, and World Animal Protection is thrilled to have joined Amit Dhuleshia and Strategic Action for Animals (SXFA), who led this incredible initiative.

Liz Cabrera Holtz, Senior Campaigns Manager, World Animal Protection US, states:

“Much like puppy mills, bird mills strip animals of everything natural to them. Parrots are meant to fly through wide-open skies and roost with large flocks, not sit in feces-coated cages waiting to be shipped to a pet store. Lemon Grove voters sent a clear message: animal cruelty is not welcome in our community.”

Congratulations, Lemon Grove! 🎉

11/06/2026

Does that bird have a hidden story?
Bird smuggling into the United States is fueled by demand for exotic pets, illicit profits, singing competitions and private collections. Behind every illegally trafficked bird is a supply chain that often begins with poaching from the wild, followed by transport in cruel, inhumane conditions – concealed in luggage or vehicle compartments, or even taped to smugglers' bodies. These animals endure extreme stress and suffering, and some don’t even survive the ordeal.
Illegally importing or exporting birds can lead to seizure, fines and criminal prosecution — including felony charges, depending on the violation. Smuggled birds may carry diseases that threaten people, native wildlife, agriculture and ecosystems.

11/06/2026

A hopeful news for Honduran biodiversity. The Green Guara Sanctuary, located in La Moskitia, thanks to God, recorded four active nests of this species in 2026, the highest number since its monitoring began.

Una noticia llena de esperanza para la biodiversidad hondureña. El Santuario de la Guara Verde, ubicado en La Moskitia, Gracias a Dios, registró en 2026 cuatro nidos activos de esta especie, la cifra más alta desde que comenzó su monitoreo.

La guara verde (Ara ambiguus) está clasificada en peligro crítico de extinción y enfrenta amenazas como la pérdida de su hábitat, la tala de árboles y el saqueo de nidos para el tráfico ilegal de aves.

Este resultado es posible gracias al trabajo de monitoreo y protección que realizan comunidades indígenas y organizaciones ambientales en la zona. Sin embargo, sus responsables advierten que necesitan financiamiento y mayor apoyo para mantener estas labores de conservación.

Proteger sus nidos también significa cuidar los bosques de La Moskitia y el patrimonio natural de Honduras.

Cada nido cuenta y cada pichón que logra volar representa una nueva oportunidad para la especie.

11/05/2026

Get your 2027 EAST calendar featuring our beautiful parrots!
This is our seventh year to offer calendars of our irresistible feathered residents! Order yours now—and one for everyone on your gift list! These beautiful calendars are 11×8.5, in brilliant color, with plenty of space to jot down important reminders.

This year’s calendar features 13 of our beautiful parrots:
Jordy, Burt, Lucy, Andy, Tiki, Cielo, Pickles, Neo, Berry, Coco, Peanut, Rainy and Buddy.

100% of your purchase goes to the care of our parrots. Enjoy smiles all year while supporting our rescue and sanctuary. Thank you!

Each calendar is $23 and includes postage within the U.S.

Fundraisers Get your 2027 EAST calendar featuring our beautiful parrots! This is our seventh year to offer calendars of our irresistible feathered residents! Order yours now—and one for everyone on your gift list! These beautiful calendars are 11×8.5, in brilliant color, with plenty of space to j...

11/03/2026

Get your 2027 EAST calendar featuring our beautiful parrots!
https://tnavianrescue.org/fundraisers/?mc_cid=f8e51b5264&mc_eid=8bce71ba1e

This is our seventh year to offer calendars of our irresistible feathered residents! Order yours now—and one for everyone on your holiday gift list! These beautiful calendars are 11×8.5, in brilliant color, with plenty of space to jot down important reminders.

Each calendar is $23 and includes postage within the U.S. 100% of your purchase goes to the care of our parrots. Enjoy smiles all year while supporting our rescue and sanctuary. Thank you!

11/01/2026

Calendars are now available!!! ❤️https://tnavianrescue.org/fundraisers/

10/30/2026

EAST 2027 calendars available soon!
Our 2027 EAST calendar featuring 13 of our beautiful parrots will be available for purchase soon! We'll send out a special newsletter as soon as the purchase link is active and we'll also post on EAST social. They will be the same price as the last few years, $23 which includes postage within the U.S. In the meantime, check out the link to see all the months!

The link is: https://portal.printingcenterusa.com/flipbook_share.php?code=997585&title=EAST%202027%20Calendar&desc=13%20of%20our%20beautiful%20rescue%20parrots%20to%20make%20you%20smile%20every%20month.

Address

P. O. Box 284
Hermitage, TN
37076

Telephone

+16155985723

Website

https://tnavianrescue.org/

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