AnimalZone: Feathered First Responders: Heroes of the Hawaii Wildlife Center - Season 14, Episode 06
Feathered First Responders: Heroes of the Hawaii Wildlife Center


In this wild and wonderful episode of AnimalZone, we spread our wings at the Hawaii Wildlife Center on the Big Island — a one-of-a-kind hospital dedicated to saving Hawai‘i’s native birds and bats. Founder Linda Elliott shares the inspiring story of how the center took flight, with a mission to provide emergency response, medical care, and rehabilitation for the islands’ most vulnerable feathered and furry fliers.

From majestic Hawaiian hawks to wandering albatross, cheeky red-footed boobies, beloved nēnē, and even the elusive Hawaiian hoary bat, every patient has a story — and a second chance — here.

Veterinarian Dr. Juan Guerra takes us behind the scenes of the hospital, showing the life-saving procedures that help these rare species soar again, and introduces us to the center’s very special Ambassador Hawaiian hawk. Meanwhile, Wildlife Rehabilitation Technician Samantha Cline gives us a front-row seat to feeding time — complete with a refreshing water mist that turns hesitant patients into enthusiastic diners.

It’s a heart-warming, feather-fluffing adventure that celebrates science, compassion, and a community dedicated to keeping Hawai‘i’s skies alive with the wings of its native wildlife.

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