This is my absolutely favorite place to come to & send visitors in Naples! Bring unsalted pecans or almonds and you will have a great time interacting with all of the beautiful birds , they love the treats so much. Kerriellen the owner is devoted completely to all of the birds and each one definitely has its own character. You will get a chance to interact with some of the ambassador birds in a special area which is a great & fun experience. Donations are greatly appreciated for the tour to help keep this special place going . I personally also love walking the natural paths & experiencing hearing the birds excitement as they know that you are coming with a treat! It’s a place that you will want to return to again and bring your friends , I can guarantee it ❤️
Bird Gardens of Naples is one of the best sanctuaries I have ever been to! Keri is amazing and her knowledge and love for parrots makes BGON a wonderful place for sanctuary birds to call home. Visiting is both fun and educational. The birds live in beautiful enclosures in a natural environment. They are fed a high quality diet and visitors can bring nuts to share with the birds. The walk in flight is such an amazing experience for everyone! And it's great to see the birds fly. Lots of photo opportunities. I highly recommend Keri and the BGON. They do so much for so many!
It was late, about 8pm. I was asked to help 2 Amazon's. I certainly knew I couldn't help but I knew who to call. Keriellen jumped into action. The owners of the birds were unable to care for them any longer and it was vital for them to get help.
About 15 minutes after I called her, she had someone read t go get them.
Another time, an Amazon was dieing and needed urgent help. I again called Keriellen. She arranged him to g to a vet in south fla where he happily lives and will forever with the veteran who saved his life.
The calls are endless and her ability to step in and save these babies is as well.
The Bird Gardens of Naples is more than a place they call home.
Keri has so much knowledge it was mind blowing. Property and birds are beautiful, great outing for everyone. The kids were happy to see the birds and be able to feed them.
Absolutely beautiful! Tours are full of knowledge! Keri is a very sweet woman and loves and cares for these beautiful birds.
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I was amazed at the number and variety of parrots at the Bird Gardens of Naples. Everyone that's involved with this organization deserves a huge pat on the back for the work they do. Thank you for giving these beautiful creatures the love they deserve.
Great place to visit. Love to see the parrots in such a natural setting. Tour guide is very good at explaining the different parrots and their wants and needs. If you are ever in Naples be sure and take one of the tours at Bird gardens. It’s a treat for the whole family and I can’t wait to go back
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I visit Bird Gardens of Naples whenever I go to Florida. I take the tour they provide and am intrigued by the knowledge of the tour leader. Going in the aviaries and feeding or handling the parrots is a pretty awesome experience. Can’t wait to visit again
Bird Gardens of Naples is FANTASTIC. Keri and her volunteers have made Bird Gardens an oasis for parrots who have found themselves in need of a place to call home. They are well fed, vetted, have plenty of toys, beautiful flights, ... It is a wonderful place to visit for both fun and education. Thanks for all you do!
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Legitimate parrot rescues/sanctuaries are few and far between, but fortunately this is one! There isn't anyone that Keri at Bird Gardens of Naples wouldn't help in any given situation. Time after time, I have seen her step in and take care of the birds and their people in any way, shape, or form necessary. This sanctuary is solely funded by Keri's hard work and dedication and she spends countless hours working as a waitress to provide for all the birds under her care. Bird Gardens of Naples is well on their way to making a huge impact on the lives of both parrots and parrot people, but needs the support to continue on their mission. If you find yourself in the Naples area, be sure to look them up and pay them a visit. You will be glad you did!
One of the best parrot rescues in the United States. Every bird is loved and handled. The director knows each bird and they all respond to her. When you take a tour of the sanctuary it is so much more than you expect, you get educated on each species and treated to hands on with certain birds. The property is such a treat as well❣
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A wonderful place to bring the family. The parrots habitats are all spacious and clean , the grounds are enchanting.
Loved your place had a lot of fun and was amazing to see all the birds and be in cage with some of the birds (that was really fun) would love to come back again
This place is an amazing sanctuary for the birds and a few others.
Kerry is a great caretaker and is full of Love and Enthusiasm.
She is brilliant with everything bird related.
What a wonderful home for these beautiful creatures!
She also assists with adoption for birds needing re-homing.
Injured and sick birds get quality and loving care.
The Volunteers are also truly amazing.
I wish I had time to volunteer, one day maybe.
Best parrot rescue in the country in my opinion, Keri love the parrots so much.... They have beautiful large flights and are very well taken care of
The Bird Gardens of Naples does a wonderful job educating the public about the pet bird industry. I was also really impressed by the love, care and protection that they provide all the birds there.
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We had an amazing time at the Bird Gardens! The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and knew every bird by name, and there were over 150 that we saw. The trail was a little bumpy, but no one had any issues navigating that path. We will be telling our friends about this hidden gem, and will be back ourselves!
Handsome, caring couple running the place, peacocks and ducklings running around the property with you. Great family dogs too!
Very informative and fun. Educational not just on the birds but the plants and animals in the environment. Like that you can go in a flight and interact with some of the birds.
Bird Gardens of Naples and Kerrie Ellen are well worth visiting and supporting!! I found it very educational. The outside aviaries are designed to meet her feathered flock. If you have questions or concerns, Kerrie Ellen is always accessable to answer and advise you.
Over the years that I've visited Bird Gardens of Naples, I've watched this amazing place blossom. It's obvious that the members of the board and especially the proprietor who lives there and keeps the place running day-in and day-out loves the endless job of caring for the precious birds who go there for life-long care. I'm impressed time and again with how much energy, time, experience, knowledge, love, compassion, work, tenderness, more work, more energy, goes into this endeavor...and the birds benefit from it all! Anyone looking for an inspiring afternoon in Southwest Florida should take a tour of Bird Gardens of Naples; you'll come away with a newfound love and understanding of parrots, that's for sure. Beautiful place. Beautiful people. Beautiful birds.
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I have volunteered at Bird Gardens of Naples a few times with feeding birds and cage-cleaning for the special-needs birds. When the proprietor had been in a car accident and had some mobility challenges, the daily chores took more time for the limited staff. It was a joy to be there among the birds and get to know which ones prefer interaction and which ones prefer to wait until you leave their flight to come forward to inspect what you've left for them. Every plant on the grounds is "parrot-safe" and grown with no pesticides or fertilizers so a volunteer can pick a guava or starfruit and hand it to an excited parrot...until the finicky eaters get tired of the easy offerings and wait for the food from the wheel barrow that gets pushed from flight to flight. It's a beautiful, back-to-nature, scenic home for more than 200 birds who have come to a point in their lives where it's time to sit back and let life be calm. The Bird Gardens of Naples is providing something enriching and lovely after years of uncertainty for some of them; after years of truly loving homes for others.
best place for the bird lovers in SW Florida. Dont miss an opportunity to schedule a visit to Naples Bird Garden. Keri will assist and organize a tour and you will meet many many parrots. Have fun !
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Life changing experience !!! I am so glad that I discovered this place in Naples. Sincey my childhood I loved and cared for all animals but birds are always my passion. Keriellen, who give my family a tour on my first visit was amazing. I was very impressed by her knowledge, memory and her dedication. If you own one or two birds, you probably know how much mess they can make or how loud they can be. Right? Here in Naples Bird Gardens Keri have over 300+ birds and every cage or flight looks just great and amazing. You can tell easly that each bird receive an attention and they look so
Happy. In addition to this is that Keri knows every bird by their name along with their history. What a memory!!!. And here is the best part.... About 7 months ago during one of my another visit, I fall in love with blue fronted amazon and ask her if I can hold her. Birds was named Dixi. That magic moment we felt in love eachother. When i hear her story i have heartbroken and applied to adopt her. She was very old and feather on the head and some on chest are plukked. Now Dixi is my best buddy at home. All feathers come back beautifly and she talks about 40 words. We share apples, pears, pasta and many other nice food and having fun together everyday. She hates thunders. If there is a thunder outside she sleep next to my bed on a bench that I built for her. I am so blessed have a bird like Dixi. I wish all abondoned birds can find a forever home before it is too late.
Please do not buy a bird. Think adoption first and think twice. Because this is a lifetime commitment. And one more... PLEASE come and visit Naples BIRD GARDENS. I promise. Ypu and your family will have plenty fun time and learn a lot.
I promise! You will NOT be disappointed.
Regards
Ozkan Dogan
A great nonprofit well worth a visit -The Birdgardens of Naples is ran by a very knowledgeable woman who care about her charges and know the story of every parrot in her care. The birds here have room to fly and access to natural rain and sun, they are provided species-specific nutrition and get to enjoy the company of their own species - evidence of the very high level of knowledge and the expertise on all things avian at The Birdgardens of Naples. This is a great place and nonprofit and every single dime donated go directly to care for and to ensure the welfare of the birds.
Please check out the website and stop by for a visit if or when in the area - I’ve never seen another place like this where you get this up close to so many different parrot species and it’s a lot of fun to hear all the different little voices (and some not so little..) talk, whistle, sing and make the oddest noises as you walk through the grounds.
This is a nonprofit I am happy and proud to support and I highly recommend you check it out for yourself - spend a couple of hours and you may learn a thing or two in the process. (And if you’re very careful and watch your surroundings closely as you drive to and from the Birdgardens you may even get a glimpse of the highly endangered Florida Panther..)
What can I say about Keri at The Bird Garden of Naples? She is an angel! I have never seen a woman so passionate and dedicated as Keri. I love going to the Gardens to visit her and her birds. She is beyond amazing. I highly recommend the Bird Gardens to everyone. You can even bring non salted almonds to feed all the birds and Keri allows you to go into the parrot enclosure where you are surrounded by parrots. I love it there!
Love this place! 3rd time i have visited in the last 5 yr ,What a long way they have come . Very educational and a all around great time . Always the highlight of my vacation. I am hoping to adopt one day !
I love this place im a care giver I happened to,take my one client here he still talks about how he loves this place and when will we go again . The tour was awesome got to hold few of parrots which was really cool and you get to feed them to if you bring parrot food peanuts that are recommended by owners . There are so many exotic and very beautiful nice birds first time I visited and we both fell in love with the birds this is by far best non profit that is free and all they ask are for donations to help for the love of the birds
Thank you so much for this wonderful place we hope to come back soon
If you are looking for a place to learn everything you can about exotic birds, this is the place. Keri is one of the most informative people I have ever met when it comes to parrots and their habits. She cares very much for the welfare of these birds. They take a lot of work, but she never complains about the cost or the time it takes to feed over the hundreds that live on the property. She only boasts about them!!! I absolutely recommend you take a trip to Naples and visit the sanctuary where all of these wonderful creatures live and prosper.
If you come to florida bird gardens of naples is a must see place. Absolutely beautiful. If you love parrots of all species this is a must visit place. Ms Keri has to be the most knowledgeable person I have ever met on many many levels when it comes to parrots. I highly recommend bird Gardens of Naples to everyone. I have been there many times and can't wait to go back every time. I give bird gardens of naples 100 stars
Fantastic place. Keri is very close to nature and such a beautiful spirit. You know when people are attuned to nature. Go visit for the peace, birds and beautiful surroundings. She has rescued many animals and has her heart in it.
This is my 4th year visiting and as always i have had a blast ! Always something new to learn . This is one of my favorite places to visit in Naples . I am amazed at how the birds are so in-tune to Keri. If you can book a tour and visit !
I was there visiting & Keri had this nandy conure. She was telling me about him & how he didn't like ir go to anyone but her. I was helping cleaning cages & decided to see if he would come to me, with Keri's permission of course, I took him out of his cage, he stepped up when I asked & he didn't want to leave my side. So I spoke with Keri & we decided that he decided to be my friend, we made the arrangements & he came home to RI a few months later. Today he is happy & well cared for & still doesn't leave my side. It's mutual love & friendship
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I went to the Bird Gardens of Naples and volunteered for a week with Keri. She is amazing. I still don't know exactly how she can name every bird she has as well as give a history as to where they came from where they were originally from, their health and personalities. I had the pleasure of working not only with Keri but the birds as well. While working with the birds I found a new forever friend and I can't wait for him to get home. Keri made this decision while seeing me interact with him. He is a Nanday Conure. We took to each other right away. Keri saw the chemistry and how we were with each other and suggested that if I was interested I could adopt him. I love the care she takes in making sure the match is right and that both of us would be happy, it guarantees the bird a forever home. The sanctuary itself is Beautiful and the presentation is Amazing. She not only saved the birds but she also rescued a mini horse, adopted a couple of dogs, has chickens and peacocks. I even enjoyed cleaning cages. Would recommend to anyone of any age, must see!
As a parrot lover, there is no doubt in my mind that The Bird Gardens of Naples is the best I've ever seen.
With parrots being the third most popular domestically kept animal as well as the most misunderstood, Keri and her crew of volunteers at Tje Bird Gardens do an amazing job.
The birds are clean, well kept, socialized and loved.
Thank you Keri and staff for all you do for these precious feathered babies.
Well worth a donation as there are over 350 parrots and more coming in every day, who need medical care, food, shelter, training and love.
My sister and I visited the bird gardens of Naples few months ago. What an amazing place for birds that didnt have a home or that were not tame. Kerri is an amazing person she gives everything to those birds. Not just her but her whole family. The birds are happy well cared for and loved. If you havent been to bird gardens of naples you need to its a rare treasure of a place.
I met Keri, who runs Bird Gardens of Naples three years ago when we moved to Naples, Florida. We have two Macaws that live with us. When we travel we leave them with Keri. We always have peace of mind when we are away knowing that they are cared properly. Keri is devoted to the birds in the sanctuary and treats them as her children.
My friends and I went to Bird Gardens of Naples in April 2016. We met Keriellen Lohrman who runs this sanctuary. We went on the guided tour as Keri told us all about the parrots there. Some are housed with other parrots while some are alone. I learned that male Umbrella cockatoos can be very aggressive even to a female mate. I learned that most pet parrots would not be happy in a sanctuary because they bonded to a person or people. Some parrots it's the best place for them. Keri took in a 40 yr old wild caught White fronted Amazon that I had. This as the next best place to being free. Bella is now outside, in an aviary, with friends. As it should be.
What a great bunch of people helping out hundreds of parrots in need!!! Keri gives tours explaining about each of the birds. She is like the Bird-whisperer - she is absolutely amazing around all the birds. It is very educational to find out about all the different types of parrots, where they come from, what they eat, and how long they can live. I recommend this non-profit organization to everyone!
The Bird Gardens of Naples is a fabulous nonprofit in Naples, Fl and that is all due to Keriellen! She loves her birds and is passionate about helping them thrive. Her tour is a must-do when visiting Collier County!
What a great facility ! I had to go back to Canada for medical treatment and Keri is caring for my 2 birds . What love and care she gives them, I do not know how i will ever repay her for this.
I have been there twice to help & go on the tour. These people are so amazing for giving these old, mistreated , & breeder birds a place to live out their days in a beautiful atmosphere. If you're even thinking of getting a parrot or what to learn more about these exotic feathered friends it's an excellent place to visit to learn & see what you are getting into! So welcoming and caring! Can't wait to go back!
WOW ! this place is out of the world . I had such a great time with Keri . I learned so much about parrots and the plants on her property . I found this place by chance on trip advisor , so glad i took the time to visit . the people there are doing great work . I cant wait to go back . Make sure you call to make an appointment this place is her home and she is a very busy woman .
Keri has built wonderful aviaries and is totally dedicated to the parrots well being and futures. Through her hard work and private donations and volunteers she has a place where unwanted parrots can be rehomed and live out their lives happily enjoying good food, attention and flight. Now we just need hundreds of more just like Bird Gardens of Naples!
I've not had the pleasure of visiting Bird Gardens yet but know just from talking with Keriellen and looking at pictures that she has a wonderful home for many needy birds and her cages and aviaries are immaculate and she has her birds on great diets and gives them much love and excellent care. She is a wonderful person who is also very giving to her human friends. I have not yet met her in person but she has offered to help my partner and I with anything we need in our battle with cancer. An amazing loving woman and wonderful aviculturist. The world should have more people like her.
As a bird owner I was told by a friend about Keri. So this summer my daughter and I took a weeks vacation to Florida making a stop by to visit Keri and her flocks. AMAZING isn't even close to the experience we had there! She named off every bird with a brief history of each one! She went into details about how you can look at a wild caught and a "born in captivity" and see and tell the difference! I learned so much that day that even as a bird owner who has been to the best vets with my birds didn't tell me. Some of my birds came to me in not the best shape, and lots of trips to the vet, and medicines I learned a bunch but nothing compared to what I learned from Keri! Keri is such a wonderful women and cares so much about birds and kids as my daughter got her first fire ant bite! Keri rushed into action doing everything including keeping my daughter calm. My daughter had ants on her feet " she had to get Florida flip flops" and wear them, and only got 1 bite! Keri took us into her home and fixed her all up. There are not enough kind words I can speak about Keri!! Her knowledge is remarkable!!
The Bird Gardens of Naples is a great adventure and learning experience. Keri knows so much about birds and seems to be a "Bird Whisperer"!! They are working so hard to turn this great piece of land and their dream to care for birds into a place where people can come and learn and have fun at the same time. There's something neat to see around every corner. It's so relaxing to be out in nature and see these beautiful creatures and listen to Keri talk about them! The kids will find this very interesting and I think schools should make this a field trip destination! Keri is truly a caring person and loves animals of all kinds. All the birds who are at the Gardens have been rescued and have been given a second chance at a happy life thanks to Keri and the Bird Gardens of Naples!
What an amazing individual~~Keri truly knows the feathered ones as well as they know & TRUST her! The interaction between Keri & the birds is fascinating to witness. There is no doubt about the love & adoration shared. Keri devotes her life to the feathered ones & she knows each & every story each bird comes to her with! The birds' long life spans contribute to most everyone of the birds having experienced ups & downs throughout life's journey. Today they live content & safely tended to with unconditional love at Bird Gardens of Naples.
An amazing place run by an amazing woman. A great resource for any bird owner as they are very knowledgeable and helpful.
Bird Gardens of Naples has been a miracle to many birds and other animals! The staff is very knowledgable, clean and caring - more than caring, they love their animals. I am more than impressed with the care given to all animals at this establishment. More animal facilities need to be like them!!
i have known kerri for many years ,if you think she,s for the birds your rite,i havent seen anyone in a long time show the devotion or love to our feathered friendslike she does ,she works very hard everyday looking after all the birds,she has unsurpassed passion day in and day out .i cant think of anyone in the area that does more to helpout visit bgo naples it will change the way you thinkof birds!
Great cause, they do such a great job caring for the birds. It takes a lot of dedication and caring and of cause money. Visit the Bird Gardens of Naples and donate to this great cause.
I had the chance to Meet Kerriellen and see the great work she is doing. I was very impressed with her commitment and all of the hard work she is doing to provide a safe place for those birds that need to live out their lives in a sanctuary situation. God Bless her and her family. I will be back for a visit when I can!
Bird Gardens of Naples is a part of a significant movement, a movement towards rescue and rehoming, a movement that is necessary in aviculture today. The dedication is obvious in the care the birds receive and the way the facility is ran.