Parrot Mountin

[Blazeybird]

Has anybody ever been to parrot m.t? cause if not, you GOTA go!! i went in august and it was amazing! Its here in TN, up in Knoxvile, like really close to dollywood and splash M.t. You get to handle all kinds of birds and the best part, They have a NURSERY!! with babybirds, my mom had to LITTERALY drag me out of their! i walked around the little place with a baby blue front amazon that couldnt perch yet on perches so i held him, if i had the $700 or so that asked.............. anyways, just whanted to get the word out their!!!

[Kristi]

Yeah, I've been there (in Pigeon Forge, TN) and it is a very awesome place. His birds are waaaaaayyy overpriced, though. But I absolutely LOVE going there...we go several times a year...anytime we're in the Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg areas. The folks who own the place are great people and really love those birds.

[Blazeybird]

Ya they are over priced, BUT TO CUTE! LOL

[mamalovesrico]

Thanks for posting this. I'm not sure how long of a drive that would be for me, but can't be too long. Well, yea, maybe it can. I will look it up and look into it. Is it a place you should go during the summer vs. the winter?

[Kristi]

They close down in late October or early November (depending on temperatures) and re-open in April (I think). We were there last for my birthday in mid-October and they were only going to be open for another week. They've got the birds (except for the ones in the nursery) outside on perches and temps can get very cold in the mountains during the winter, so they just close up through the winter months.

Here's their website:
http://parrotmountainandgardens.com/

[Blazeybird]

ya it is really awsome!!

[mamalovesrico]

Thanks guys. I just added the site to my favorites list! Looks like a trip to be made late spring for me.

[greyburd]

Originally Posted by mamalovesrico

Thanks guys. I just added the site to my favorites list! Looks like a trip to be made late spring for me.

Lara, are you sure this is a trip you should take? NURSERY.......... LOTS OF BABY BIRDS...... (I'm sure a 'Too or 2 that would look lovely on your head next to Rico!!! )

[kp_in_scott]

Hubby and I went 3 years ago in June. It was awesome! I could have hung out there all day. We had a little trouble finding the place, even with the locals directions but that isn't anything unusual for us when traveling. If you are in the Pigeon Forge area, it is a MUST see for parrot lovers. Hey, the shopping in the area ain't bad either.

[mamalovesrico]

Originally Posted by greyburd

Lara, are you sure this is a trip you should take? NURSERY.......... LOTS OF BABY BIRDS...... (I'm sure a 'Too or 2 that would look lovely on your head next to Rico!!! )

That's my point. Once I get Freddie there, he's trapped. If I can spend 2 hours in our local pet store once a week, I can pretty much guarantee you we'll be there for at least 4 hours.
Don, that would be an M2 on my head next to Rico. You dog