Houston Parrot Festival 2026 Offers Parrots 101, Toy-Making, Expert Talks

A full-day Parrots 101 workshop and a hands-on Parrot Toy University will anchor the National Parrot Rescue & Preservation Foundation’s Parrot Festival, set for January 23-25 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Intercontinental Airport. The three-day conference and fundraiser will highlight practical training, vendor access and expert-led sessions intended to help new and experienced caretakers improve bird welfare and enrichment.

Parrots 101 will run Saturday, January 24, and is designed specifically for new parrot owners who want a concentrated grounding in basic care. The program promises foundational instruction on behavior management, nutrition basics and everyday husbandry that can reduce stress and prevent common problems such as feather plucking or dietary imbalance. Parrot Toy University offers a hands-on toy-making session with materials provided, giving attendees the tools to craft safe foraging and chewing toys that support mental stimulation and reduce boredom.

Beyond the workshops, the festival’s speaker lineup will cover a range of avian topics including behavior, nutrition, veterinary care and conservation. Sessions are intended to bridge academic knowledge and everyday practice so owners can return home with immediately usable strategies for training, diet adjustments and health monitoring. The event also emphasizes community-building, pairing practical education with opportunities for wing-to-wing networking among companion bird owners, rescue volunteers and aviculture professionals.

Attendees will find a vendor hall stocked with parrot toys, cages and supplies that reflect current trends in enrichment and safe materials. The market environment offers a chance to inspect products up close, compare cage options and source durable toys and foraging devices that match individual species needs. The festival format balances hands-on practice and shopping with evening raffle and party events that raise funds for rescue and conservation work while strengthening local support networks.

Because the Parrot Festival functions as an annual conference and fundraiser for the NPRPF, proceeds will support rescue operations and preservation efforts. For caretakers, the event presents both immediate benefits and long-term community impact: learn practical skills at Parrots 101, leave with homemade toys from Parrot Toy University, and connect with veterinarians and behavior specialists to create better care plans.

Plan to attend if you want to preen your basic skills, source reliable supplies, and support rescue work in the region. The festival offers a concentrated, practical weekend for anyone who lives with a parrot or works in aviculture; expect usable takeaways and new local contacts to improve bird wellbeing long after the conference ends.