get involved
Discover all the ways you can help us further our mission! Any action you take will help us improve the lives of farmed animals, so please -- join our 'ohana today.

Each of our residents is available for sponsorship! Annual sponsorships are an affordable way to support the wellbeing of our residents every month by helping us cover the costs of feed, shelter, veterinary care, and more.
Sponsors will receive:
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A thank you message containing lots of information about their sponsored animal
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An official sponsorship certificate and a photo of their sponsored animal
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Regular updates from their sponsored animal throughout the year
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The satisfaction of supporting an animal in need, as well as our sincerest gratitude
Sponsorships also make great gifts! Give the gift of compassion while helping a rescued animal live the rest of their life in peace and happiness. Simply choose the animal you’d like to sponsor, and fill out the appropriate fields with the recipient’s information.
Magical Creatures is an entirely volunteer-run organization, and we are privileged to have an extraordinarily dedicated team. We rely on a small full-time staff of volunteers who live onsite, as well as a devoted group of local volunteers.
We have a wide range of volunteer opportunities at the sanctuary! Consider joining our team of animal care volunteers who come to the sanctuary once a week to help feed our 85+ residents. We also host regular project days at the sanctuary if you have a busy schedule or are just visiting Big Island. Want to contribute in some other way? Regardless of your skills, there’s always something to help with around the sanctuary!
To learn more, please complete our volunteer interest form, and our Volunteer Coordinator will be in touch soon!

Volunteering with Magical Creatures is a truly magical experience. I was an afternoon feeds volunteer, as well as helping with donor appreciation. The love for the animals that the team has is awe inspiring. We help heal them, and they heal us. They are worth every moment of our time.
Sally Arapari

I’m so grateful for the team that I worked with , and am so happy to still be in touch with all of them! Even being completely across the country, I still feel so connected to the sanctuary. I owe the sanctuary a lot, and the skills I learned there set me apart as a candidate in the job hunt. I recently accepted a full time position as a rehabilitation assistant at a vet’s office, and can truly see a connection in my day to day activities at the clinic and my internship at Magical Creatures. The sanctuary truly is an incredible place to work and visit!
Natalie Rauch
Are you interested in working with our magical creatures, learning more about the care of farmed animals, and joining a dynamic and passionate team? Magical Creatures is always seeking dedicated and experienced volunteers to join our 'ohana! Click here to view our current opportunities.

Your support is what makes Magical Creatures possible! Donate via credit card, PayPal, Venmo, or check. Without the generosity of our donors, we could not provide the care necessary for our residents. With a 100% volunteer staff, your dollars go directly to the mission! If you are able to make a recurring donation, that would be much appreciated as it will allow us to better plan for sustainability.
other ways to help
become a patron
Follow the Patreon link below to choose one of our pledge levels. Starting at only $1 per month, plans include various benefits such as exclusive pictures and videos of the animals, a holiday postcard, and private tour with our founder. We also have an option to create a custom monthly pledge amount.
Magical Creatures Vehicle Donation Program
Have an old car taking up space in your driveway? Donate it to Magical Creatures! Click the link below to get started. We will tow your car at no cost to you. Get a tax-deductible receipt and help us save more lives!