06/21/2026
Our next Rescue Spotlight shines on Uncle Sandy’s Macaw Bird Park, Rescue and Sanctuary in Florida..
When he retired, Uncle Sandy built a large free-flight open aviary where his macaws could enjoy flying. The calls of the macaws attracted the attention of neighbors, curious to know what the sounds were. Uncle Sandy was delighted to let others enjoy his beautiful feathered companions. Thereafter, birds started showing up at his door. Unable to say no to an animal in need, he created this sanctuary for them and for people to learn more about them.
After passing from his battle with cancer in early 2013, a group of volunteers helped establish the park into a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization to continue his legacy of saving birds and educating the public.
The current mission of Uncle Sandy’s is stated as “we are committed to providing a safe haven for unwanted parrots and other species of birds. While some of the birds will always call Uncle Sandy’s Macaw Bird Park “home”, we periodically try to help some of the birds find a new “forever family”.We also inform and educate the public of the demands of owning a parrot, the kind of lifestyle a parrot lives, and how to provide them with essential needs to keep them happy and healthy.Our educational mission is accomplished with interactive tours of the park while staff members and volunteers are available to answer questions. We also provide a unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience with one-on-one handling of an exotic bird or visitors may enter the largest open flight aviary in the Florida panhandle where visitors can interact with many at one time!”
The Tour will be visiting at Uncle Sandy’s Macaw Bird Park on August 18, 2026
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