Parrot boarding · Elizabeth, Colorado

A little vacation

for
your bird, too.

Thoughtful boarding for parrots and other birds at The Gabriel Foundation. Our experienced team gets to know your bird’s routine, preferences, and needs.

Fresh meals. Outdoor time. Individual care.

Plan your visit

Drop-off & pick-up

Daily · 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Please confirm your arrival or pick-up time with our boarding team. Drop-off and pick-up are available seven days a week.

Our facility closes at 4:00 p.m. Please arrive by 3:30 p.m. to allow time to collect your bird and belongings. If your plans change or you’re running late, contact our boarding team as soon as possible.

Their stay at TGF

Care that is personal

Every bird is an individual. Tell us what helps yours feel comfortable, whether that means a favorite toy, a familiar food, medication, or a slower introduction to new people.

01 / Mealtimes

Fresh food, twice daily

Freshly prepared meals include vegetables, fruit, legume mash, seeds, nuts, and pellets. Ask us about a special diet.

02 / Outside time

Sunshine & fresh air

Time in our safe outdoor aviaries when the weather allows, with room to enjoy the fresh air.

03 / Our team

Experienced bird care

Our staff works with birds of many temperaments, including birds who need a gentler approach.

04 / The little things

Enrichment & familiar comforts

We provide enrichment, and you’re welcome to bring toys your bird enjoys.

Medication & special needs

A stay shaped around your bird

Their favorite toys, familiar routines, and the little things that help them settle in matter. Tell us about your bird so we can prepare for the stay.

Our team can accommodate medications and special needs; discuss the details with us when you inquire.

Boarding rates

A place for every size

Nightly rates are based on bird size. Ask our team about species or arrangements that do not fit neatly into a category.

Little birds

$12

/ night

Additional bird: +$10 / night

Budgies, lovebirds, cockatiels, parrotlets, finches, canaries, Neophema parakeets, and diamond doves.

Small birds

$15

/ night

Additional bird: +$12 / night

Pyrrhura conures, lorikeets and lories, rosellas, Brotogeris, Polytelis, Quakers, Asiatic parrots, and Poicephalus.

Medium birds

$20

/ night

Additional bird: +$17 / night

Small macaws, Amazons, pionus, golden and Patagonian conures, smaller cockatoos, eclectus, and Greys.

Large birds

$23

/ night

Additional bird: +$20 / night

Macaws, large Amazons, large cockatoos, and vasa parrots.

Planning a longer stay? Choose “Long term Boarding” on the inquiry form to discuss your bird’s needs and availability.

Before their stay

Getting ready for boarding

1. Tell us about your plans.

Use the inquiry form and select “Boarding” or “Long term Boarding.” Share your dates and your bird’s species.

2. Talk through their care.

Let us know about diet, medications, handling needs, and familiar routines. A reservation is required, and space is limited.

3. Bring a little of home.

You can bring your bird’s favorite toys. Confirm your drop-off and pick-up times with our boarding team.

Health records before boarding: Provide verification of a negative Chlamydia test, a complete blood count (CBC), and an exam within the past two years. Confirm current requirements with our team when arranging your stay.

Colorado licensed care

The Gabriel Foundation is licensed by the State of Colorado. Learn more about Colorado’s Pet Animal Care and Facilities Act (PACFA) program through the Colorado Department of Agriculture.

Let’s make plans

Ready to book a stay?

Tell us about your bird and the dates you have in mind. We’ll help you find out whether boarding is a good fit.

On the form, select “Boarding” or “Long term Boarding.”

Questions about medication, special needs, or a longer stay?
boarding@thegabrielfoundation.org

Planning a longer stay? Choose “Long term Boarding” on the inquiry form to discuss your bird’s needs and availability.