About The Georgia Aviary
Creating a safer future for parrots in need.
The Georgia Aviary is a North Georgia–based non-profit parrot rescue and sanctuary organization dedicated to improving the lives of parrots through rescue, rehabilitation, lifelong care, education, and advocacy.
Parrots are intelligent, social, and long-lived animals with complex physical and emotional needs. When families can no longer care for them or when they experience neglect, abandonment, or displacement; they need knowledgeable, compassionate support. The Georgia Aviary exists to help meet that need and give every parrot in our care the opportunity to live with dignity, security, and companionship.
What We Do
Our work centers on four commitments:
- Rescue: Helping parrots in need find safety and appropriate care.
- Rehabilitation: Supporting each bird’s physical, behavioral, and emotional well-being.
- Lifelong care: Providing a permanent sanctuary for parrots who cannot be responsibly placed in another home.
- Education and advocacy: Helping people understand the realities of parrot care, responsible guardianship, and conservation.
Every parrot is an individual. We aim to provide care that reflects each bird’s health, history, personality, and social needs while allowing them to express natural behaviors such as flying, foraging, exploring, and forming bonds.
Our Story
The Georgia Aviary was founded by Michael Bautsch, whose passion for parrots grew into a commitment to address the challenges these birds face in captivity.
After witnessing the effects of neglect and inadequate care, Michael envisioned an organization where parrots could receive specialized support and, when necessary, a permanent home. That vision became the Georgia Aviary, a growing community united by compassion, responsible care, and respect for the remarkable birds we serve.
Building a Permanent Sanctuary
Our long-term goal is to establish a purpose-built sanctuary amid the natural beauty of North Georgia. Designed in collaboration with the Epsten Group, the planned facility will give parrots room to fly, socialize, and engage in natural behaviors while also serving as a center for education and community involvement.
Plans for the sanctuary include:
- Spacious, enriching aviaries
- Specialized on-site veterinary facilities
- An educational visitor center
- Space for workshops, events, and community programs
This facility represents the future of the Georgia Aviary and the scale of care we are working to make possible.
Our Community
Lasting change takes a community. We seek to work alongside volunteers, supporters, veterinary professionals, educational institutions, animal-welfare organizations, and conservation groups to improve outcomes for parrots and the people who care for them.
These relationships help us expand access to knowledge, encourage responsible parrot guardianship, and build a stronger network of support for birds in need.
Join Us
Whether you volunteer, donate, become a community partner, or introduce someone to our work, your support helps create a more compassionate future for parrots.
Together, we can give these extraordinary birds the care, respect, and security they deserve.
Contact us to learn more about the Georgia Aviary and how you can get involved.