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The Oasis Sanctuary

Our Mission is a Life-Long Commitment The Oasis Sanctuary is a life-care facility for captive Exotic birds.
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In particular we are a refuge for parrots, cockatoos, macaws and other Psittacine birds; although we do accept Passerines (finches and canaries) Columbiformes (doves and "fancy" or racing pigeons) and other captive avian species. As a true sanctuary, we do not offer birds for adoption, however we work with and refer birds requiring re-homing to bona fide adoption programs around the country. The O

asis Sanctuary is not a zoo, and does not have regular hours when we are open to the public. With reasonable notice we are usually able to accommodate visitors. Please call Janet Trumbule or Julie Dyson @520-212-4737 to make an appointment and get directions to the facility. The Oasis is located approximately 50 miles east of Tucson, Arizona in the San Pedro River Valley, not far from Benson, Arizona. Our remote location affords a peaceful home for our 800+ residents, and minimizes conflict with our human neighbors.

11/26/2024

https://the-oasis.org/donate/

11/22/2024

One more grateful note of THANKS to those generous folks who sent nuts for our nut drive!
We can't thank you enough for these gifts for the birds to enjoy. 🥰

11/21/2024

NOW available in our online store - Lucky the Lorikeet! 🌈
Just in time for holiday gift-giving! 🎁
https://the-oasis.org/product/shop/lucky-the-lorikeet/
An educational children’s book - based on a true story - tells the story of Lucky, a parrot who is captured in the wild and eventually regains his freedom with the help of a young boy.
Inspired by real events that took place in Indonesia, this story is beautifully illustrated in a 32-page softcover book. ❤
https://the-oasis.org/product/shop/lucky-the-lorikeet/

11/20/2024

How exciting is this? The Oasis is featured in Nat Geo!!
We'll be sharing the link soon!

11/19/2024

Please remember The Oasis birds on GivingTuesday
https://the-oasis.org/donate/

11/18/2024

I modified this very slightly from a post from another Sanctuary, Feathered Friends of Mobile just because it is good advice - I removed the references to a particular situation in their post.

Rescuing is financially and emotionally draining, one of the most frequent calls we receive is about taking in Cockatoos, not an emergency situation in these cases. The noise, the plucking, they can be difficult!

Cockatoos can be difficult because they require a lot of attention, time, patience, and care. These birds are high maintenance, both physically and emotionally, as they demand a lot of attention and a great deal of time outside their cages. Cockatoos are one of the most consistently surrendered parrots, handed over to Sanctuaries and Rescues with regularity.

Some tips that can help Cockatoo owners:

1-Provide mental stimulation: Cockatoos are intelligent and curious birds that can get bored easily. To prevent feather picking and destruction, provide them with toys, branches to chew on, ropes to climb, and mechanical puzzles. You can also try playing music or showing them films.
2-Establish a schedule: Cockatoos should be put on a schedule and given boundaries, similar to human toddlers. This helps them learn to entertain themselves and anticipate attention from their owners.
3-Handling: Only pet a cockatoo's head, not its body. Stroking the body can cause hormonal stimulation and sexual frustration
4-Be patient: When first meeting a cockatoo, speak in a soft voice and take it slow. Offer your bird a treat and comfort.
5-Remember, Cockatoos are high maintenance and require a lot of time and care, even later in life.

11/18/2024

Cottonwood and oak trees in their autumn splendor line the San Pedro River near The Oasis Sanctuary ~ beautiful! 🌳🍂 Enjoy your day!

11/15/2024

YAHOO! The JUST TREATs NUT DRIVE has been extended to Nov 20!
📦Thank you SO MUCH for placing an order of yummy and nutritious treats for the parrots! We are grateful and they will be relished by the flock! The nut bins are starting to fill up but we have a ways to go. Our Anuts partner says lets extend the offer for a few more days! Thank you for your consideration. ❤
https://www.anuts.com/nuts/for-parrots-macaws/

Anuts.com is generously offering a one-time per-customer 20% discount when you order nuts to ship to The Oasis.
➡️Use OASIS2024 for the discount code.⬅️
https://www.anuts.com/nuts/for-parrots-macaws/

❤️ What the Oasis birds love:
Pistachios, unsalted
Almonds, unsalted, both in-shell** and shelled (raw)
Pecans, in-shell
Walnuts both in-shell and shelled
Unsalted roasted peanuts in shell
Sunflower kernels
Unsweetened coconut
Almonds, unsalted, both in-shell** and shelled (raw)
>> PLEASE NO Brazil or Hazelnuts/Filberts, we have a good stock of those.
The birds will be so excited about the nutty treats! Thank YOU!

>> When ordering, use coupon code “OASIS2024” at checkout and your order will be discounted. (The discount code is a one-time use per donor/customer).
https://www.anuts.com/nuts/for-parrots-macaws/

Our shipping address is:
Janet Trumbule
The Oasis Sanctuary
5411 N Teran Road
Benson, AZ 85602
520-212-4737
email: [email protected]

In a nutshell, we need your help to refill our nut bins, and hope you place an order soon for this limited-time offer. We appreciate it and so will the birds!

11/08/2024

The JUST TREATs NUT DRIVE is ending soon.....
📦Boxes of nuts & treats are starting to arrive and it is exciting to see!
Thank you SO MUCH for placing an order of yummy and nutritious treats for the parrots! We are grateful and they will be relished by the flock! The nut bins are starting to fill up.
https://www.anuts.com/nuts/for-parrots-macaws/

Anuts.com is generously offering a one-time per-customer 20% discount when you order nuts to ship to The Oasis.
➡️Use OASIS2024 for the discount code.⬅️
https://www.anuts.com/nuts/for-parrots-macaws/

❤️ What the Oasis birds love:
Pistachios, unsalted
Almonds, unsalted, both in-shell** and shelled (raw)
Pecans, in-shell
Walnuts both in-shell and shelled
Unsalted roasted peanuts in shell
Sunflower kernels
Unsweetened coconut
Almonds, unsalted, both in-shell** and shelled (raw)
>> PLEASE NO Brazil or Hazelnuts/Filberts, we have a good stock of those.
The birds will be so excited about the nutty treats! Thank YOU!

>> When ordering, use coupon code “OASIS2024” at checkout and your order will be discounted. (The discount code is a one-time use per donor/customer).
https://www.anuts.com/nuts/for-parrots-macaws/

Our shipping address is:
Janet Trumbule
The Oasis Sanctuary
5411 N Teran Road
Benson, AZ 85602
520-212-4737
email: [email protected]

In a nutshell, we need your help to refill our nut bins, and hope you place an order soon for this limited-time offer. We appreciate it and so will the birds!

11/07/2024

We love our veterinarian team! 👩‍⚕️😍
Thank you, Dr. Yeager, Dr. Paras, and vet techs from Sonoran Veterinary Center for coming to the sanctuary. The team helped us with a list of medical needs such as intake testing, physical exams, blood draws, f***l checks, microchips, and major beak trims.

11/04/2024

We are accepting pre-orders for the 2025 Oasis Calendar!

https://the-oasis.org/product/shop/2025-oasis-calendar/
Our calendar looks a little different for 2025 since we aren’t allowed to display photos of the Oasis birds (until our licensure is complete with the USDA) but we have a treat in store for you. This year, we are featuring macro photography of parrot feathers; up close, intricate, colorful, and stunning…just like the birds. The narratives will include interesting tidbits about feathers and the flocks that live at the sanctuary. We think you will enjoy the change this year. Thank you for your kind understanding.
Enjoy twelve months of beautiful photography to enjoy all year. Add a pop of color to your wall or desk with a 2025 Oasis Calendar! Order one for yourself and a few for friends and family!

You can order yours https://the-oasis.org/product/shop/2025-oasis-calendar/
Please note that calendars will ship when our supply arrives in early December.

11/02/2024

More Pum Fun!
As promised, here are the finishing touches that The Oasis parrots put on the pumpkins that the staff worked so hard to carve!
Can you guess which flock carved which pum? Click on each photo to find out. :)

10/31/2024

😱 NO TRICKS - JUST TREATS NUT DRIVE🥜👻
When October rolls around our nut inventory is pretty much depleted and we are scraping the bottom of the nut barrel, that is a grim situation. How could we be out again? Well, with over 800 birds loving these tasty treats, it doesn't take long! 😨
https://www.anuts.com/nuts/for-parrots-macaws/

During the year, we receive some generous donations from thoughtful people which is so appreciated. But here we are - frightfully low on most nut varieties. Nuts are treasured treats for most birds at The Oasis and they offer nutrition, variety, and enrichment. https://www.anuts.com/nuts/for-parrots-macaws/
Use code Oasis2024 for 20% discount!

🧛‍♂️It's terrifying to imagine not having nuts on treat day would be a sad (and scary) event, indeed. This Nut Drive is so needed and we thank you for considering an order. Use code Oasis2024 for 20% discount.
https://www.anuts.com/nuts/for-parrots-macaws/

Anuts.com is generously offering a one-time per-customer 20% discount when you order nuts to ship to The Oasis.
More discount = more nuts for the birds! Use Oasis2024 for the discount code.
https://www.anuts.com/nuts/for-parrots-macaws/

💀 This spine-chilling limited-time discount is valid through November 15.

10/30/2024

Oasis staff and friends had a fun time carving pumpkins! 🎃Look at this creativity!
These are the before photos ~ Stay tuned for the after photos when the parrots add their special flair. 🎃

10/29/2024

Our Awesome Autumn Online Auction was successful - because of our generous Oasis family! At the end of the auction, we were a few hundred short of our goal.
But that was quickly remedied by our wonderful supporters who came to our rescue and made additional donations to bump us up and over our goal! WOW!
You all are so awesome! We are grateful --Thank YOU so much!

10/26/2024

It's looking spooky around here! One of our caregivers who has literally worked
their fingers to the bone! 🤣🤣💀
Photo credit - Lexi

10/25/2024

📣 The auctioneer hereby announces that 6 more awesome items have been added to The Oasis Autumn Online Auction >> # 72, 77, 88, 89, 91 and 92
Check it out and get your bids in❗️
https://www.32auctions.com/OasisFall2024
So many fun items for yourself or get your holiday gift shopping done early.
>> Don't be outbid, and most of all have FUN!
*****Auction ends Sunday, October 27 at 5pm MST / 6pm MDT / 7 pm CDT / 8 pm EDT

10/24/2024

🍂🍃🍁The Awesome Autumn Online Auction is OPEN for Bidding!
https://www.32auctions.com/OasisFall2024
Its our last online auction of the year - Get a head start on holiday shopping and help us reach our goal!
Check it out and share this post!
Thank you!

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5411 N Teran Road
Benson, AZ
85602

Website

http://www.the-oasis.org/

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Good morning from The Oasis! ⛅️ Can you hear the early morning chatter from the birds? There's a raven hopping around by the gate. Look to the slight left on the fence you will see a little Vermilion Flycatcher - so pretty! The summer monsoon rains have nourished the plants and trees and its so green. Have a great day!