The Pelican Harbor Seabird Station, an organization dedicated to the rehabilitation and protection of South Florida’s wildlife, is set to enhance its animal care and public education capabilities with a new facility. According toLocal 10, they celebrated the groundbreaking yesterday on a 2.4-acre property by Miami’s Little River. The upcoming 8,000-square-foot building, significantly larger than its predecessor, will incorporate nine clinics, an animal hospital, and areas designated for both public education and wildlife rehabilitation.
With the expansion, the station expects to enhance its ability to treat the thousands of animals that come through its doors each year. “If they could save thousands of animals every year before, imagine how many they can save now,” said Jacey Birch, Local 10 Animal Advocate. Since its inception in 1980, the station has treated over 44,000 animals, a number that reflects its commitment to the myriad species of South Florida. The project, which has amassed $12 million in donations and grants, still seeks an additional $4 million to reach completion, with an anticipated finish by early 2026, as reported byLocal 10.
Focused on both healing wildlife and educating the public, the new center plans to feature advanced treatment rooms and expansive habitat areas for the animals under its care. The center will also house six permanent exhibits aimed at enhancing public understanding of conservation. Robert Glidewell, chairman of Pelican Harbor Seabird Station, highlighted the advanced capabilities of the new facility: “We’re going to have a lot more rehab areas and treatment rooms, our surgical center is going to be much larger, so we can treat more animals to a higher level than we’ve ever been able to do before.” Glidewell toldWSVN.
Throughout its history, the station has cared for a diverse array of species, accumulating a patient count that surpasses 45,000. Just this year, over 2,000 birds received care from the organization, an effort made possible by the dedicated team and the community’s ongoing support. The upcoming addition promises not only an increased capacity to treat and rehabilitate these animals but also, an improved outreach and educational space for the people of Miami. Reflecting this mission, a rehabilitated Cooper s hawk was released during the groundbreaking ceremony, an act signifying the station’s continued dedication to wildlife rescue and renewal, as was poignantly shared byLocal 10.
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