VISION
Tallgrass Parrot Sanctuary envisions a world where parrots enjoy long and healthy lives - whether they live in natural or man-made environs.
MISSION
To realize this this vision, Tallgrass does not breed, sell, or adopt out any bird that comes through our doors. Rather, we give them a home where they are able to live out the rest of their lives in dignity and with respect. We ask nothing in return except that they help us educate people about the things humans should do to keep both captive and wild parrots happy and healthy.
VALUES
Our actions are guided by the teachings Albert Schweitzer who admonishes to do the following: Don't stop to ask whether the animal or plant you meet deserves your sympathy, or how much it feels, or even whether it can feel at all: Respect it and consider all life sacred.
Tallgrass Parrot Sanctuary, Inc. is a federally registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization located outside of Lecompton, Kansas.
THE HUMANS OF TALLGRASS
Chief Executive Officer, Kail Marie, fell in love with animals as a child. A biology major in college, Kail became a zoo keeper upon graducation. During 15 years in that capacity she had countless injuries and had countless hand-bones broken by more parrots than she can recall. And while events like these might turn some away from animal rescue work, it only made Kail evermore determined to give animals homes where they are well cared for and safe. Kail is also a profilic artist, and when she's not feeding birds, tending to farm animals or working as a counselor for disabled adults as part of an independent living center program, she can be found with a blowtorch in hand -- Sculpting birds and other animals from found items like horseshoes, buckets, golf-clubs and rebar.
Tallgrass' Vice President, Michelle Brown, is a County Prosecuter in Junction City, Kansas, where she is widely recognized as a champion for both people and animals in need. Michelle's phone rings often with calls from staff at the county animal shelter or police department begging her to find a home for abondoned critters. Kail is never suprised when Michelle returns home after a day of work with a chicken, duck, dog - Or even a goat - in the back seat of her car.
OUR FACILITIES
Nestled on 6 rolling acres outside the rural community of Lecompton, Kansas, Tallgrass is home to more than 36 parrots of all sizes. A host of other lovable critters live on the property too, including humans, dogs, pigs, cats, tortoises, chickens, ducks and turkeys.
Our specially designed 1,500 square foot aviary houses our largest birds.
Heated coops and sheds give our outdoor friends warm and safe places to live.
As a home-based facility, Tallgrass' humans also share their living quarters with critters everyday.
Take a tour by clicking on the pictures below.