Safe tropical places to vacation with your bird

[Veganature]

Hi this past February I took Oliver with us on vacation to Puerto Rico and he had the time of his life and so did I watching him enjoy himself. I'm thinking of where I'd like to go next and was wondering if anyone had traveled anywhere with their feathered companion that may suggest some places? In the past when I'd leave him behind I'd come home to a very upset bird that would put me on time out for 3 str8 days. I was thinking of Thailand but not sure that would be doable. Still researching their pet travel policies.

 

[Monaco]

Finally a reason to use this!

 

[Yoshi&Raphi]

I have only travelled around Australia with Yoshi so interested to see this thread!

 

[tka]

Your best bet is travelling to a different part of the US if you're in the US. That way you don't need to worry about quarantine, import or export issues, and, potentially, language issues if Oliver gets sick.

 

[Veganature]

Your best bet is travelling to a different part of the US if you're in the US. That way you don't need to worry about quarantine, import or export issues, and, potentially, language issues if Oliver gets sick.

Thank you. Yes I am in the U.S. and from what I've read quarantine only applies to livestock NOT pets and definitely not ESA's. The chances of Oliver getting sick are extremely slim to none. He would have to come in contact with an infected person or animal. I don't allow other animals or strangers to come in contact with him.

 

[itzmered]

Try bringing him to Canada or better yet back into the US from Canada and he will be quarantined with out a ton of paperwork. Oliver is much better off staying with a bird sitter

 

[Karen]

Sounds very complicated to leave the US. I travel with my bird but we stay in the US.

Traveling With Your Pet Bird

Before You Make Travel Plans

You will need to select a Designated Port and apply for and obtain necessary permits and authorizations from the United States and the foreign country prior to firming up your travel plans. The permit application processing time averages 60 days and there is not a means to expedite applications; be sure to plan ahead!

Leaving the United States with Your Pet Bird: Reminders

To ensure that you will be allowed to bring your pet bird back into the United States from travel abroad, remember to take the following steps prior to firming up your travel plans (see above for details):

1. Obtain documented evidence that each bird was acquired legally.
2. Select a Designated Port for wildlife import/ export (or if not using a Designated Port, submit application form 3-200-2 to apply for a Designated Port Exception); you will report this on permit application forms and this may influence your travel plans.
3. Apply for CITES permits or other authorizations from the foreign country.
4. Apply for a permit from the Division of Management Authority, Branch of Permits. Instructions are on the application form. Applications must be received at least 60 days in advance of anticipated travel.
5. Discuss import/ export requirements with USDA- APHIS.
6. Complete a Declaration Form 3-177 and arrange a clearance inspection at a Designated Port at least 72 hours prior to your anticipated travel. At the clearance appointment, have your CITES/ WBCA permit(s) validated by a Wildlife Inspector before you leave the United States. Ask for copies of cleared and validated documentation, and keep them in a permanent file. Copies of documentation will be required if you wish apply for a permit to travel with your pet in the future.
7. Take a copy of your validated permit with you. The CITES Export permit may include a WBCA re-imort authorization. This copy must be presented when you re-enter the United States with your pet.

 

[Clueless]

I'd hate to take a chance that my guys would get stuck out of the country.

 

[Rain Bow]

I'd hate to take a chance that my guys would get stuck out of the country.

& like mentioned what if there is a health emergency. Or worse...

All I've been doing is thinking of sitting on a nice warm hot beach for a week for the last month (like in Florida). I could use a little R&R. Problem is Buddy. I love that my kid would care for him but am concerned that when my back is turned he flys & gets lost because I wasn't here to "Be sure" it doesn't. Accidents happen sometimes even w/ the best of intentions. Buddy is my peace! I will fantasize about that beach but he gives me minute to minute relaxation, far more important.

@Veganature. I bet it was really cool taking your fid on vacation! I'm super jealous.

 

[fashionfobie]

Birds are difficult to travel with overseas. I would suggest against it. Quarantine definitely applies to pets it will just change from country to country. I moved two dogs to Australia and it was about a 1.5 year process and cost $10,000 and in the end only 1 came. Pet Parrots are not even allowed in Australia at the moment, unless coming from NZ. The laws change often, in 2015 parrot import was banned but in 2019 there was suppose to be a review. Keep in mind that many pet parrots are controlled spieces on CITES lists, there is a global initiative to take more care with these animals.

Parrot ownership laws change per country. Lots of parrots anyone can own in the US require a license to own in Australia.

If it were me, I would stick to the home country unless you are intending to make a permanent move.

 

[tka]

The vast majority of countries do not recognise emotional support animals, let alone give them special status. You'll even struggle getting some places to recognise a guide dog or hearing dog. Quarantine absolutely applies to pets, especially for things like avian flu which only affects birds. If you visit a country where there is a highly pathogenic strain of avian flu, Oliver is definitely going to go into quarantine. It doesn't matter whether he's come into contact with infected birds or not - the US is going to take no chances.

Oliver doesn't need to come into contact with other birds or people to get sick - he could just as easily catch a claw in something and rip it off, have a seizure or have another emergency. Finding emergency vet care is hard enough when you're familiar with the area and the standards of vet care - I can't imagine how stressful it would be if you didn't know the area, didn't know what the appropriate qualifications/registrations were for an avian specialist, and there was a language barrier.

Why not look at California, Florida or other places on the gulf of Mexico? You'll get sunshine and warmth, and you'll be assured that Oliver wouldn't face any barriers to entry into a different country or return to the US. A number of AA members live in Florida so you could even ask them for vet recommendations before you go.

I really do sympathise - I'm going on holiday in a couple of days to Tenerife. It's within the EU, as is the UK (just about!) so Leia would be allowed in with a pet passport. However, she'd have to travel within the hold of the plane for at least four hours (assuming no delays), the apartment my friends and I are renting is not set up for birds, and if the worst happened, I would really struggle to find someone who could treat an injury or illness to the standards of her vet in the UK. She's spending the week with my parents who will spoil her rotten. She will sulk a little when I return and she's definitely put me in time out before, but I'd rather she was alive and well to sulk at me than the alternative.

 

[TikkiTembo]

Not sure where in the US you are located, but I've got lots of US destinations on my bucket list! Grand Canyon, Everglades, California, Denver, Yellowstone.. Lots of options close to come if you run into trouble while trying to find an overseas destination!!

 

[Clueless]

Not sure where in the US you are located, but I've got lots of US destinations on my bucket list! Grand Canyon, Everglades, California, Denver, Yellowstone.. Lots of options close to come if you run into trouble while trying to find an overseas destination!!

Oregon coast is AWESOME! Explore that in pictures, you can access the coast EVERYWHERE!

Grand Canyon north rim is great for nature, not so commercialized and I loved staying in a rustic cabin there.

Everglades were rather unique.

Bend, Oregon and south into California remains on my bucket list.

So does Yellowstone (but wouldn't dare take a parrot near that smell)