The Ho‘opūlama Science and Discovery Center is a small interactive space at the Hawai‘i Wildlife Center that highlights native wildlife rehabilitation, conservation, biology, and wildlife medicine. Learn about the story of the Hawai‘i Wildlife Center and the complex process of wildlife rehabilitation – including intake exams, stabilization, diet preparation, physical therapy, and decontamination. Explore the exhibit wall and its interactive touchscreen monitor with patient photos, videos, and a virtual tour of the Hawai‘i Wildlife Center wildlife hospital. Get up close to Hawaiian honeycreeper sculptures by master craftsman Haruo Uchiyama to observe the diversity of Hawaii’s forest birds. Take a walk through the native garden. Shop a variety of bird and bat-themed items from local artists as well as Hawaii Wildlife Center logo gear at our retail store.

Please note that our hospital patients are wild and therefore not on display to the public. However, the HWC wildlife hospital uses patient cameras and our staff members enjoy sharing the video feed as well as patient stories with visitors. Be sure to ask what patients are in house when you visit! 

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Visiting Information

Normal Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday

Retail store closes for lunch. Exhibits remain open. Due to limited staffing, hours may change without notice. Please check our Hours and Directions page for any updates on special hours or closures.

DIRECTIONS

Individual Admission: Free. Donations are welcomed.

The Center welcomes all ages and is family-friendly. Exhibits are self-guided. If you are interested in bringing a group, please contact us and let us know in advance. Groups are encouraged to support the HWC exhibits and wildlife hospital through either a cash donation or a donation of supplies from our wishlist. Mahalo nui!