The Capt. at Tiki Gardens
Hangin out with the tortuga...
Corona practices landing
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Capt.
Tut's
Pirate
Parrots
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The Pinellas
Suncoast
Parrot
Sanctuary, is just the latest endeavor in the interest
of avian efforts by Capt. Robert L. Barrett, a native of the Tampa Bay
area and a U.S. Merchant Marine, 100 Ton Master Captain. The
Pirate Parrots have been educating and entertaining for 30 years.
For over 35 years, he has been dedicated to
helping the birds and people interested in providing a better life for
their "friends". As one such person, I can attest to the help
that he provided me in learning how to be a better care giver and
"friend" to my feather friends.
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Capt. Robert "
Barrett, C.V.T.
Tampa Bay, Florida
(727) 329-9657
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Serving the
Tampa Bay Avian Community
- Avian Behavioral Consultant
- Avian Grooming in your home, Wings, Nails
and Beak if needed
- All sizes, small to extra large
- Special & Corporate Events
- Pirate Parrots Photography
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What veterinary pros say about Capt. Tut
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"Robert "Tut" Barrett has excellent skills in handling a large variety
of birds including psittacines, passerines, galliforms, raptors and
water fowl. His knowledge of avian behaviors has developed
immensely over the years from hands on training of birds for both the
entertainment industry and the pet bird owner."
Teresa Lightfoot, DVM , Chris Giffin, DVM, Lucy Barlett, DVM, Lori Snell, MT, CVT
Avain & Animal
Hospital of Bardmoor
"Tut has been active in his
profession by serving on the Program Advisory Committee here at
the Saint Petersburg Junior College and also as an officer of the
Florida Veterinary Technician Association.TuT is very dedicated to
animals and to his profession, and is ethical beyond any
question. We are proud to be associated with him."
Guy Hancock, Director
Veterinary Technology Program, St.
Petersburg College
"Tut has demonstrated a real
devotion to his chosen field of avian medicine. Tut has proven to
be a valuable asset to our program as an inspiration model for
others to follow in their love of birds."
David Tollon, DVM
Veterinary
Technology Program, St. Petersburg College
"His knowledge of a
wide variety of avian behaviors and training for both owner and
pet makes him an asset to the profession."
Rita Manarin,
DVM, Janine Cianciolo, DVM, Gabriella Poley,
CVT, Heidi England, CVT
Steele Animal
Hospital, Seminole, FL.
Just who is Capt. TuT?
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Capt. Robert L. Barrett is a
certified
Veterinary Technician (Florida Veterinary Medical Association) and a
Certified Avian Specialist (certified in Avian Veterinary Care and
Husbandry by the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council) and holds a
certificate in Avian Biology and Ornithology from Cornell
University. Capt. Tut is also a Veterinary Nutritional Advisor
and Consultant in small animal and clinical nutrition. He is
graduate of Steve Martin's Natural Encounters Bird Training & Show
Production for Professionals. Natural Encounters handles and
trains birds for Disney's Animal Kingdom.
Capt. Tut has worked with birds in many different aspects for over 35
years. While working as a diver on the Pinellas County Artificial
Reef Program, his Blue & Gold Macaw, Sally, would travel with him
out to the reefs every day by boat, sitting on the anchor.
He was later offered a position of Assistant Zoo Director with Sunken
Gardens. In this capacity he was responsible for the well being
of birds and animals in the park. Capt. Tut also developed the
famous "Pirate Parrot Show", a tradition he continues to this
day. Since graduating from St. Petersburg College Veterinary
Technology Program, he has worked as a veterinary technician in two
veterinary hospitals specializing in avian care. He is also presently,
a member of the Veterinary Technology Advisory Committee at St.
Petersburg College.
Capt. Tut is the owner / trainer of Silly Willy, a Rainbow Lori
who stared as Hulk Hogan's bird buddy Deep Six in the movie "McCinsey's
Island". He has also co-hosted the national radio show, Talkin'
Pets.
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