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Such an interesting and heartwarming experience. The creatures there are so obviously very well... read more

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Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
Important and Exciting

This is a very important facility for repairing broken animals and birds. And it is also brilliant... read more

Reviewed 24 October 2024
Mark P
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Reviewed 24 October 2024

This is a very important facility for repairing broken animals and birds. And it is also brilliant for seeing animals and, especially, many large birds up close. The animals and birds that cannot be released for various reasons are kept in as humane environments as possible. It is clearly not a zoo. You will certainly enjoy visiting.

Date of experience: October 2024
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NIWRA OFFICE, General Manager at North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre, responded to this reviewResponded 27 October 2024

Mark, thank you for the wonderful review. We are happy that yo enjoyed your visit and hope that you can come again. Cheers, Eden

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Reviewed 2 September 2024

This place is absolutely amazing. We had heard about the sanctuary and spontaneously decided to visit when on Vancouver Island - and I'm glad we did, it was such an informative and touching experience. It's admirable what staff at the sanctuary are doing in order to help injured birds and other animals - so inspiring! And at the same time visitors can learn about these animals and their behaviour and their needs.
We visited in the morning and it was rather quiet, around noon more visitors arrived.
Definitely worth a visit!

Date of experience: August 2024
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NIWRA O, Front Office Manager at North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre, responded to this reviewResponded 8 September 2024

Thank you for such an amazing review! We are so happy that you enjoyed your visit here at NIWRA and hope to welcome you again in the future. Cheers, Eden

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Reviewed 4 August 2024

Great place to visit - the layout is good and the staff very informative and engaging.
Loved reading about what some of the animals are there and where/how they were rescued.

Date of experience: August 2024
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NIWRA O, Front Office Manager at North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre, responded to this reviewResponded 4 August 2024

Thank you for such a wonderful review! We are happy that you enjoyed your visit and hope to see you again soon. Cheers, Eden

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Reviewed 5 June 2024

There were so many fun little nuggets to find hidden among the walkways and gardens. They also pay homage to First Nations members that take care of the land and animals. I loved seeing the animals being rehabilitated and reading about how they arrived at the Centre and their recovery process.

Date of experience: June 2024
Thank Victoria P
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NIWRA O, Office Assistant at North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre, responded to this reviewResponded 9 June 2024

Thank you for the wonderful review. I'm happy to hear that you had a great visit. Cheers, Eden

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Reviewed 21 May 2024

Informative centre doing great work for injured animals!

Incredible to see how big some birds are up close!

Well worth a visit for a couple of hours!

Date of experience: May 2024
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NIWRA O, Office Assistant at North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre, responded to this reviewResponded 27 May 2024

Thank you for the wonderful review and rating! Much appreciated! Cheers, Eden

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