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North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre celebrates 40 years of aiding animals

The North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre, established by Sylvia and Robin Campbell, marks 40 years of providing care and rehabilitation to sick, wounded, and displaced animals on Vancouver Island.
The centre grew from nursing a great horned owl trapped in a neighbour’s fence, inspiring the couple to develop the facility with a retired wildlife vet’s help.
The centre expanded from one building to an eight-acre site featuring cages for birds and bears, a pond, garden, clinic, food processing area, and one of Canada's largest eagle flight enclosures.
A new building with lifelike bear displays and updated sturdier enclosures will open officially in August, alongside upcoming educational events celebrating the centre’s 40th anniversary.
The centre aims to reduce wildlife intake by educating visitors through school tours and events, emphasizing understanding wildlife, preservation, and discouraging turning wildlife into pets.

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