Parrot Kindergarten

This documentary was pulling at the heart string from the first few minutes. Seeing Jen's journey, meeting the birds through the screen and seeing their successes felt so real. This is a must watch for anyone interested in animal behaviour, for pet owners, and for scientists.

This documentary shows that we can all do better for the animals in our world, and we can start by taking one step at a time. It presses that animals are our companions, not decor, and their feelings and wellbeing are so very important.

Have tissues ready, you will need them. This is such a beautiful documentary that I hope touches the hearts of every viewer.

I love this film!!! I'm so blown away by Jen's work!

I absolutely loved this film! The work that Jen has done is incredible and I'm lucky because I got to see it in the theater!

I recommend watching this!

This film is educational, heartwarming, funny and inspiring. Learning about Jen and Ellie's journey together is something everyone should see.

She is helping animals communicate- and let us know if they're in pain and giving information that is so important it can change the relationship for animals in captivity/ in sanctuary.

Thank you Jen and Ellie and everyone that brought this together!!

I was gifted Jens parrot kindergarten program and was able to connect with my birds teaching them the tablet games and enriching their lives further.

I was quickly added to the amazing collection of people within the program, you only needed to ask them the authenticity of Jen and her work.

I was aware of some of Jens personal struggles but seeing them in colour before our eyes moved both myself and husband to tears, for her loss and the journey it took to find peace again. I'm so glad this film was made to show the world, they are not just a pet to be admired in a cage. Well done Ellie xx.x.

If you love animals, you need to see this film! If you have an animal companion (parrot, dog, horse, fish, duck?!), you will be motivated to have real conversations.

As a child, I remember hearing about Koko learning sign language. It was so heartbreaking to find out what happened to the field between then and now.

Although Jen's childhood and young adult life were terribly difficult she exudes joy, hope and love. She took her experience teaching children and translated it to her bird girls. She found her own voice and helped animals find theirs. Bravo to everyone involved in the film especially Ellie and Jen.

I love this film! How can we do better for our pets? Can they tell us what they need? Can they tell us what they feel? What kind of evidence is needed before science accepts that we can communicate across species? Can a bird help heal our trauma? Can we help heal theirs?

This beautiful film addresses all these questions. I love the work Jen is doing with her birds and other animals. It is groundbreaking, fascinating and it touches an emotional chord that I didn't expect. If you love animals you already have a big heart. Watching this film will make it even bigger and it will make you a better pet parent.