Florida Exotic Bird Sanctuary (FEBS) is blessed to have just over a dozen caring, dedicated, enthusiastic, and talented employees. We take great pride in each and every one of them, and we’re always at a loss for words that fully express how greatly we appreciate each one! The Directors and Officers of FEBS believe it is high time that we showcase our employees so that you, our loyal supporters and benefactors, can come to know and applaud them to the same extent that we do

FEBS is home to more than six dozen chickens in addition to hundreds of parrots. Consisting mainly of Silkie and Bantam breeds, our chickens play a vital role in keeping the parrot aviaries clean and hygienically sound: they continually scavenge the ground inside the aviaries for seeds, nut and pellet morsels, and other edibles dropped by the parrots that otherwise would attract insects and potentially harmful microorganisms. We give our chicken residents the same humane resp

We are dearly blessed with an amazing community of generous donors! You always manage to surpass our stated goal – and usually our wildest dreams as well: the 2025 Holiday Match Challenge is a prime example. Thank you, dear friends!! The November 21 article on our website and Facebook page announced the start of the 2025 Holiday Match Challenge sponsored by our longtime friend and benefactor, the Wilkins Family. This season, the family pledged to match gifts from the Friends

Sarah Tipton is one of our loyal, enthusiastic, and highly valued employees. She is also a fulltime student at the Pasco-Hernando State College, with aspirations of one day becoming an avian veterinarian. Sarah recently helped a fellow student complete a video-production school assignment. To our delight, the chosen focus of the video was our mission: to provide a sanctuary for domesticated parrots to live out the remainder of their lives just being birds . Hayley Reed is the

It’s hard to believe, but the Holiday Season is upon us already! We’ll soon be joining family and close friends at the Thanksgiving table and singing Christmas carols as we sip hot chocolate or spiced eggnog. The Wilkins Family traditionally throws-down a Holiday donation challenge, and this year is no exception. The figure they’ve asked be matched by the Friends of FEBS community is $10,000 – a lofty goal for sure, but one that was readily met last year. Emerald (left) & R

In June, via three posts, we told you about the first two aviaries completed as part of our Phase I facility expansion program. Two more...

Some people will jump at any chance to party: But a bird carrier cleaning shindig?? Yup!! That’s exactly the event several FEBS...

Every so often, preparing one of these articles is difficult due to the bittersweet nature of the subject matter. Such is the case with...

We are blessed by nearly 40 loyal, passionate, and generous volunteers! One such person, Jeffery Statts, has endeared himself to our...

Last Wednesday we told you about our new duplex aviary, the second structure built for Phase I of our major expansion project. We...

Last Saturday we told you about our new “condo” aviary, the first structure built for Phase I of our major expansion project. We’re...

It seems it’s taken forever, but the first new aviary in our Phase I expansion is open for occupancy !! It’s a 24’x52’ “condo” that can...

We love sharing the many different sights and sounds of the sanctuary with our tour guests! Most are amazed at the large number of bird...

FEBS was pleased to once again advocate for responsible pet ownership during the June 4, 2025, “We Live Here” segment on FOX 13 Tampa Bay. (The video was a re-broadcast of the segment that initially aired Aug. 14, 2024.) You can view the entire video here . Educating the public on responsible ownership of parrots and other pets is an important part of FEBS overall mission. That message came through loud and clear as captured by FOX 13 photojournalist Barry Wong, who produced

Looking for a great “stocking stuffer” for the grandkids? Still stumped about what to give that special person who has everything ? ...

It’s hard to believe, but the Holiday Season is upon us already! We’ll soon be dodging flying reindeer, but that’s much better than...

The generous gifts from our many longtime and new Friends of FEBS covered much of the cost of our recovery from hurricanes Helene and Milton

What’s grey, has two wings, and is covered in orange slime? No, not your local “swamp monster” – the correct answer is: An African Grey...

“We love Our Volunteers” isn’t just a slogan for the officers and directors of Florida Exotic Bird Sanctuary. Indeed, our love was on...

Our beautiful sanctuary has survived the second major hurricane to hit the Nature Coast in the past two weeks! Thanks to our awesome...