Join a new generation of budgie people.
The Budgie Academy is home for people who love their budgies like the real companions and family they are. It’s a place to learn, to be understood, and to belong to a flock that finally gets it — with science-backed guidance from world-class budgie specialist Dr. Amy Zhao.
- Animal Science PhD
- Made For Budgies
- Hundreds of budgies helped
Most people think “it’s just a budgie.” You know they’re so much more than that.
We call our budgies by name. We know what they like, what they need, exactly who they are and treat them like family. So you won’t find generic parrot advice here. You’ll find guidance built for budgies, by someone who truly understands them.
A real budgie expert who treats your budgie with as much care as you do.
In 2014 I fell in love with my first budgies, Dapi and FitC. When FitC started struggling with her hormones, I realized almost no one was bringing real science to the millions of these beloved birds around the world, and people like me were being left to struggle on their own. I knew my budgies deserved better, and so did every other budgie out there — so I built The Budgie Academy to bring PhD-level expertise to the world of budgies and to budgie people around the world.
Here’s what happens when you get help from someone who actually understands your budgie.
Azuki started laying eggs before she was even a year old. In the next two years, she’d laid over 50 eggs despite all types of advice from various sources to try and balance her hormones back to normal. Then, she came to The Budgie Academy and finally got the help she needed.
BeforeAfter“Cover her cage for 12-14 hours a day until she stops.”
“Budgies are opportunistic breeders. Stop covering the cage. Here are the real triggers in your home.”
Get the support that’s right for your budgie.
Whether there’s one thing you can’t figure out, a challenge that’s worn you both down, or a whole life with your budgies you’d like to build, I’m happy to support you through it all.
Clarity Call
Find out what’s really going on with your budgie, and exactly what it will take to change their life for the better.
The budgie people who found their place here.
“Amy is amazing! I’ve been working with her for over a year and my budgies have never been happier or healthier. She stays up to date on the latest research so we can give the best care. Wonderful people and a supportive atmosphere.”
Kristine — Budgies Athena and Kitiara
“Dr. Zhao is the single most valuable resource on budgies you will find. Her knowledge is miles ahead of most in the parrot world — warm, friendly, and expert at creating the perfect environment for your birds.”
Nathan — Budgies Sky and Sharky
“Dr. Amy is like my Budgie Guardian Angel. I got my first budgie a little unprepared, and she gave me science-backed information and easy, actionable steps — she’s helped transform me into a confident budgie parent!”
Maria Failla — Budgies Frankie and Dino
Dr. Amy’s Weekly Budgie Notes
Weekly thoughts on the most important topics in budgie care, sent straight to your inbox.
For people who are (a little) obsessed with their budgies.
