Kaikōura Wildlife Hospital

Kaikōura Wildlife Rescue was managed as a non-profit for the past five years, voluntarily treating hundreds of ill and injured native birds per year, primarily consisting of threatened seabirds.

A shift in direction is currently underway to facilitate a long-term solution for Kaikōura's wildlife and community. The Kaikōura Wildlife Centre Trust has been established to manage the Kaikōura Wildlife Hospital project, to realise the vision of a world-class wildlife hospital in the biodiverse Kaikōura region. This exciting initiative requires grant funding and sponsorships to achieve, and will be completed in stages. At present only a percentage of patients are being treated on a voluntary basis, until the wildlife hospital precinct opens to the public upon completion.

Kaikōura is a biodiversity hotspot, marine mecca and the seabird capital of New Zealand. The multi-disciplinary centre will be of national importance - dedicated to the rescue, treatment and rehabilitation of injured and ill wildlife for return to the wild.

The wildlife hospital unit will treat injured and ill patients behind the scenes, while recovering patients will be housed on site in pre-release aviaries, and non-releasable advocacy birds will be on display, alongside an education and visitor centre.

This project relies on donations and sponsorships to help raise funds. We thank you for your support in helping us progress this vision ♡

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