We believe companion parrots be allowed their natural birthright to fly!

Parrots were made to fly! Allowing your parrot to fly is a very healthy activity for your bird both mentally and physically. The resident cockatoos at Cockatoo Downs have been trained by Chris to free fly. Many of the 'toos have had a career of flying outdoors for at least twenty-five years. They are expert flyers and fly in all kinds of conditions such as wind, rain, and snow. They are very aware of their environment and the dangers often found there.

However, flying a parrot outdoors is not recommended for all. Training a companion parrot to fly outside is a long, involved process and should only be undertaken with the guidance of an experienced, in-person trainer. The alternative to outdoor flying is to allow your parrot to fly indoors and in outside aviaries. To have a successful indoor flyer takes training which is certainly attainable by the parrot's caretaker using positive reinforcement training techniques.