Build a bridge back 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 in 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 experienced ones defend their space and push out the newcomers — without enough stations, the new birds go hungry and the transition fails. Building a feeder costs $294.000 COP. We need three to start.
What isa hanging feeder
A wooden tray with wire and chain, suspended several meters above the ground in a sturdy tree. The height isn't decorative: it keeps the parrots away from ground predators while they feed.
Each feeder is filled twice a week with fresh fruit from the farm — papaya, mango, mamoncillo, banana — and seeds selected by the veterinary team.
This is what it costs to build and install one hanging feeder. No estimates: real invoices from the last one we built, with materials chosen to withstand Caribbean humidity and salt.
| Material | Cost COP |
|---|---|
| Galvanized steel cable · 15 m | $105.000 COP |
| Weatherproof treated wood | $42.000 COP |
| Galvanized chain · 2 m | $15.000 COP |
| Stainless steel cable clamps · 6 units | $15.000 COP |
| 3" countersunk screws · 36 units | $12.000 COP |
| Stainless steel tray | $30.000 COP |
| Stainless steel pulley | $15.000 COP |
| Labor and tree installation | $60.000 COP |
| Total per feeder | $294.000 COP |
The campaign's total goal — $1.000.000 COP — funds three complete feeders ($882.000 COP) plus a $118.000 COP reserve for maintenance, transport, and replacement during the first year.
The destinationof work
Every feeder you fund ends up in scenes like this: a macaw learning to open a papaya, a recently released yellow-crowned parrot that chose to come back and feed here instead of venturing too far.
Without those return points, many birds don't complete the transition. With them, they do.
Feeders in operation
Each feeder funds its next generation
What you saw above lasts years. Your donation becomes physical infrastructure in less than two weeks: we build it, we install it, and we send you a photo. No intermediaries, no hidden administrative costs.
Frequently asked questions
When is the feeder built and installed?+
When a feeder's full amount is reached, the team builds it within the following two weeks and installs it in a selected tree inside the reserve. We send you a photo after installation.
Do you receive a donation certificate?+
Yes. Every donation of $294.000 COP or more receives a personalized digital certificate (PDF) with your name, amount, date, and feeder location. Partial contributions receive a contribution confirmation by WhatsApp/email.
Can I donate less than one full feeder?+
Yes, from $20.000 COP. Every peso counts toward the goal. When several partial contributions reach $294.000, one more feeder gets built.
Can my name be associated with the feeder?+
Yes, optional. If you fund a full feeder, your name (or a loved one's) appears on the certificate, in our internal records, and on our public donors page. If you prefer to stay anonymous, we respect that.
Can I visit the feeding station afterward?+
Yes. If you come for an experience (volunteer experience, birdwatching, horseback ride) we coordinate a short walk to the sector where your feeder is installed. We also send you periodic photos of who is using it.
How is 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: Botón Bancolombia and PSE (all banks)
- Digital wallets: Nequi and Daviplata
Payment is processed immediately and confirmation reaches your email and WhatsApp within seconds. No middlemen, no hidden administrative fees.
Want to fund several feeders or coordinate this 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.