North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre

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This is a hidden gem and I am glad that I finally made the visit with the family today. The kids had great time checking out the wildlife and learnt about them through the signs explaining why individual animal stay with the centre.

And the centre's garden and other landscape decor were all great to take photo with.

Highly recommended if you see this post and has yet to bring your family and friends for a visit.

Walking around this place kept me in "Awe" the whole way through. The different wild birds and animals were wonderful to see and even talk to them. They all have names and information at their station for a person to read about why that bird/animal got to the recovery centre. There are so many plants and venues to go through as well. I totally loved seeing the big turtles at the pond which was so well situated. Lots of Eagles, Ravens, Doves, Turkeys, Silky Chickens, a Bear was there... it was so cute to watch. The Centre has a store when you first arrive and there are many interesting items there as well. You can stay for hours. Well the four of us that went there took two and a half hours about to go through the Centre...

I was so disappointed with myself for not going to visit this magical place sooner. It is worth a seasons pass just to spend an afternoon with a box lunch and some peaceful, reflective time with wildlife. A bonus is there are so many lovely places to sit and paint if you are a painter. Our painting group will go back many times. The dedication of the staff and volunteers is to be commended. Some of those people have been helping for many years. Linda Fraser, Parksville

Great for Family!! Social Distancing/Masks. Excellent way to support animals in recovery - go visit!! Beautiful Owls, and so many birds to observe and learn about. The Bears were hibernating understandably, it would have been great if they had camera's capturing them sleeping. First Nation information and canoe. Great gift shop too. Enjoyed by our entire family!

Not what I expected.