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For many years, Sharon has dreamed of building indoor-outdoor aviaries to provide protection during extreme weather - especially unexpected cold fronts and heat waves! That dream is becoming a reality!
We are building a 1,960 sq ft indoor/outdoor aviary facility designed to give our birds:
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Consistent, protected indoor shelter during extreme weather
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Safe outdoor access when conditions are ideal
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Larger aviaries for more comfort, enrichment, and exercise
The sanctuary grounds cover 1.3 acres with 59 aviaries and 2 buildings. This new facility will add 20 new aviaries. To begin this project, the Amazon and Quaker aviaries were demolished - they were very old and difficult to maintain and keep clean. This new facility will:
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Streamline feeding, cleaning, and daily routines
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Eliminate countless hours of emergency winter prep
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Reduce the need to move birds out of the comfort of their enclosures
This isn’t just a building - it’s peace of mind, stability, safety, and overall a better future for every bird in our care.
PHASE I
Demolition & Foundation Prep
Thanks to three incredibly generous sponsors, we have broken ground - and Phase I is complete!
✔ Demolition of unsafe, outdated aviaries
✔ Surveying & grading
✔ Flood control and drainage installation
✔ Structural posts set
✔ Concrete foundation poured


Sharon and Candace working on phase I. It was all hands on deck!

PHASE II Coming soon...
Building Construction
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Metal building construction
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Roofing & insulation
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HVAC for temperature control
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Electrical & plumbing
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Windows & doors
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20 roll-up doors for indoor/outdoor access
This is one of the most important projects in MEBS history.
Now we need your help to bring it across the finish line.

