The Hawai‘i Wildlife Center
Floor Plan
Treatment facility
A state-of-the-art native wildlife recovery facility including animal intake, isolation and holding areas, wash and drying rooms for cleaning oiled and contaminated wildlife, laboratory, hospital, laundry, mechanical room, storage, food prep area, offices and public bathrooms.
Courtyard
A graceful open air greeting, staging and rest area featuring interpretive exhibits, public outreach, wildlife photography, and shelter for visitors.
Education pavillion
A spacious pavilion for educational pre-sentations, visitor orientation, meetings, lectures, professional seminars, and scheduled use by HWC staff, tour groups, and community residents of North Kohala. More...
Site Plan
A state-of-the-art rehabilitation facility on two wooded acres for native Hawaiian wildlife featuring attractive grounds, an educational focus, ample parking for staff and visitors - a welcome addition to the mission of environmental stewardship and the emerging new economy of North Kohala, Hawai‘i. More...
Aerial View of Hawaii Wildlife Center Site
Interpretive Courtyard
The interpretive courtyard of the Hawaii Wildlife Center has been thoughtfully designed to provide a high quality, aesthetic, and informative experience for visitors and residents.
Courtyard exhibits will portray native Hawaiian wildlife, the conservation challenges affecting these species, and the role of hands-on care and rehabilitation. In addition, a small retail sales outlet offering relevant natural history books and related products will be co-located with the receptionist’s office and open during regular business hours. More...
About The Design/Build Team...
April 21, 2007 - An unforgettable day of blessings goodwill, hope, hula kahiko performances, community education, smiles and ohana (family) as the 2-acre site of the Hawai‘i Wildlife Center is dedicated in Halaula, North Kohala.