**Tours are by appointment ONLY**

Thank you for your interest in visiting Foster Parrots and the New England Exotic Wildlife Sanctuary. We are pleased to announce that our General Public Sanctuary Tours are now open to visitors.

Our guided public tours are approximately 45 minutes in length and are offered on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM. To reserve your spot, please use the booking link below. Each tour time slot accommodates up to eight guests.

If you are interested in booking a tour for a group larger than eight participants, please contact us at info@fosterparrots.com.

Visitor Information

Foster Parrots and The New England Exotic Wildlife Sanctuary is just that! A sanctuary for displaced, captive exotic wildlife. We do not allow visitors to handle, feed, or pet any of our sanctuary residents, nor do we offer photo opportunities with any of our sanctuary residents.

Foster Parrots, Ltd. is a non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue and protection of unwanted and abused companion parrots and other displaced captive exotic animals. Working on many levels to bring critical services to birds and animals in transition, we offer lifelong sanctuary care for unadoptable parrots and other exotics at our permanent care sanctuary facility.

The guided tours are meant to spread awareness and education of the captive parrot crisis, while highlighting the important work we do to help captive exotic wildlife and protect their wild counterparts.

Important Booking Information

When booking, please enter the "Quantity" (total number) of individuals in your group. Due to our small staff size, all general public tours are limited to 8 participants. Each "quantity" acts as your ticket for entry. Should you arrive with a group larger than the number you selected at the time of booking, we may not be able to accommodate your tour.

Donations

General Public Sanctuary Tours are offered free of charge. While donations are never required, they are greatly appreciated and directly support the care of our animals and the sanctuary's operations. Our organization operates solely through donations.

Donations may be made by cash, check, or through our website.

Thank you for your support. We look forward to welcoming you to the sanctuary!

Safety Guidelines

Our sanctuary is home to more than 400 permanent animal residents. In many areas of the facility, animals may be outside of enclosures.

To ensure the safety of both our guests and residents:

• Closed-toe shoes are required.

• Please do not wear sandals, open-toed footwear, or high heels.

• Shirts are required.

• During check-in, all guests will be asked to step through a disinfecting footbath.

• Visitors will be asked to wear disposable boot covers for the duration of their visit.

• All members of your party must complete a liability waiver during check-in.

During your tour, please do not attempt to touch, pet, feed, or handle any animals. These guidelines are in place for the safety and well-being of both our guests and sanctuary residents.

Accessibility & Noise Considerations

Please be aware that our sanctuary can be quite loud, particularly in areas housing parrots and other vocal species. Guests with sensory sensitivities, including young children or individuals who may become overstimulated by noise, may wish to bring noise-canceling headphones or other hearing protection.

Our sanctuary is LOUD!!! (We are a parrot sanctuary after all!) The tour may not be appropriate for children under the age of 4.

Limited accessible parking is available.

Photography

Photography is welcome during your visit; however, due to misinformation being circulated through social media posts and reels, we ask that the photos taken not be used for the advertisement or marketing of our organization.

Cancellations & Rescheduling

If you will be late or are unable to attend your scheduled visit, please cancel your visit using the booking confirmation and instructions. If this is not possible, please send an email to info@fosterparrots.com

For schools, camps, community organizations, and other groups interested in educational programs or guided tours, please email info@fosterparrots.com for additional information and scheduling options.

We also encourage you to visit our Humane Education page, where we will be announcing our new K–12 educational programs for the 2026–2027 school year. This information will be updated soon!

We look forward to welcoming you to the sanctuary and sharing our mission with you.