Build a bridge home
Three hanging feeders in the tropical dry forest · Goal $1,000,000 COP
Active campaign · Goal 3 feeders
Releasing isn't letting go.
Hanging feeders are the bridge between rehabilitation inside the aviary and reintegration into the wild. Stations of papaya, mango and seeds raised into the trees, where newly released birds return to refuel while they learn, day by day, the language of the forest. Not every parrot learns to forage at the same pace. Some are eating in the trees within days of leaving the aviary; others take months to find their own food. And as we release more birds, we need more feeders. The most experienced ones defend their space and push out the newcomers — without enough stations, the new ones go without food and the transition fails. Building one feeder costs $294,000 COP. We need three to start.
Pick how you want to donate
Fund a complete feeder
Includes
Digital certificate with your name, photo of the feeder once installed in the tree, location within the reserve, and your name published on our public donors page (loros.org/como-ayudar/donantes). The amount covers materials + labor + first year of maintenance.
Partial contribution
Every peso adds up to a nest.Reference rate · 1 USD ≈ $3,700 COP. Bold processes in COP.
What isa hanging feeder
A wooden tray held up by steel cable and chain, suspended several meters off the ground in a sturdy tree. The height isn't decorative: it keeps the parrots out of reach of ground predators while they feed.
Each feeder is refilled twice a week with fresh fruit from the farm — papaya, mango, mamoncillo, banana — and seeds selected by the veterinary team.
Here's what it costs to build and install one hanging feeder. Not estimates — real invoices from the last one we built, with materials selected to withstand the humidity and salt of the Caribbean.
| Material | Cost COP |
|---|---|
| Galvanized steel cable · 15 m | $105,000 |
| Weather-treated wood | $42,000 |
| Galvanized chain · 2 m | $15,000 |
| Stainless steel cable clamps · 6 u | $15,000 |
| 3" countersunk screws · 36 u | $12,000 |
| Stainless steel tray | $30,000 |
| Stainless steel pulley | $15,000 |
| Labor and tree-mounting | $60,000 |
| Total per feeder | $294,000 |
The full campaign goal — $1,000,000 COP — funds three complete feeders ($882,000) plus a $118,000 reserve for maintenance, transport, and replacement during the first year.
Where the workends up
Every feeder you fund ends up in scenes like this: a macaw learning to crack open a papaya, a newly released yellow-crowned parrot deciding to come back to eat here rather than wander too far.
Without those return points, many birds don't complete the transition. With them, they do.
Post-release phase
Just as a person can't learn Mandarin Chinese in a week, released animals take months to read the language of the forest.
Sanctuary team · Fundación Loros
Campaign goal
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feeders funded
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Every time $294,000 COP in contributions add up, the team builds and installs one feeder. When we reach 3, we open up the next round.
Pick how you want to donate
Fund a complete feeder
Includes
Digital certificate with your name, photo of the feeder once installed in the tree, location within the reserve, and your name published on our public donors page (loros.org/como-ayudar/donantes). The amount covers materials + labor + first year of maintenance.
Partial contribution
Every peso adds up to a nest.Reference rate · 1 USD ≈ $3,700 COP. Bold processes in COP.
Feeders in operation
Photos from the sanctuary over the past few months. The parrots you see aren't in captivity — they're learning to live free.
Every feeder funds the next generation
What you saw above lasts for years. Your donation becomes physical infrastructure in under two weeks: we build it, we install it, we send you the photo. No intermediaries, no hidden administrative cost.
Frequently asked questions
When is the feeder built and installed?+
Once the amount for one feeder is funded, the team builds it within the next two weeks and installs it on a selected tree inside the reserve. We send you a photo after installation.
Do I receive a donation certificate?+
Yes. Any donation of $294,000 COP or more receives a digital nominal certificate (PDF) with your name, amount, date, and feeder location. Partial contributions receive a confirmation by WhatsApp or email.
Can I donate less than a full feeder?+
Yes, from $20,000 COP. Every peso adds to the goal. When several partial contributions add up to $294,000, another feeder gets built.
Can my name be associated with the feeder?+
Yes, optional. If you fund a complete feeder, your name (or that of a loved one) appears on the certificate, in our internal registry, and on our public donors page. If you prefer anonymity, we respect it.
Can I visit the feeder afterward?+
Yes. If you come for an experience (volunteering, birdwatching, horseback ride), we coordinate a short walk to the sector where your feeder is installed. We also send periodic photos of who's using it.
How is the payment processed?+
Through Bold, a PCI-DSS certified Colombian payment platform. We accept:
- Credit/debit cards: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Codensa
- Bank transfer: Bancolombia button and PSE (all banks)
- Digital wallets: Nequi and Daviplata
The charge is immediate and the confirmation arrives by email and WhatsApp within seconds. No intermediaries, no hidden administrative costs.
Want to fund several feeders or coordinate it with your company?
For corporate donations, multiple sponsorships or group installation coordination, write to us on WhatsApp and we'll put together a tailored proposal.