Boo Boo Zoo

Boo Boo Zoo Established in 1977, the East Maui Animal Refuge (EMAR) is nonprofit, volunteer-driven sanctuary.

10/26/2025

The East Maui Animal Refuge (EMAR) began in 1977 as a unique therapy program for Suzie Schwab, who had been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Sylvan, her husband, noticed that her caring for an injured bird gave Suzie the strength to fight her illness, so he began bringing home more animals in need of her loving care.

Incredibly, the love Suzie showered upon the animals contributed to her recovery from cancer. Consequently, her therapy program developed into EMAR, a unique rehabilitation center with 300 animals being cared for at any given time. Because many of the animals have come to EMAR with injuries or “boo boos” of one type or another, EMAR is also known as the “Boo Boo Zoo.”

​After 40 years of caring for her boo boo babies, Suzie passed away in July, 2018. She spent her life helping the helpless. Her compassion and love for the animals inspired and sustained EMAR’s mission. EMAR was born from her love of life and her love for the animals.

10/18/2025

At the Boo Boo Zoo, rescue never takes a day off. Your donation helps us provide food, shelter and care for innocent injured, orphaned and abandoned animals on Maui.
https://www.eastmauianimalrefuge.org/donate

PUA and GINNY are besties ❤️💕❤️ They are both a year old and came to the Boo Boo Zoo around this time last year. I love...
10/14/2025

PUA and GINNY are besties ❤️💕❤️ They are both a year old and came to the Boo Boo Zoo around this time last year. I love watching them play and snuggle with each other all day 😊🐷

This was the perfct shirt for Veni to be wearing during her morning chores “WTF” which in this case stands for “Where’s...
10/03/2025

This was the perfct shirt for Veni to be wearing during her morning chores
“WTF” which in this case stands for “Where’s The Food”
Every single morning Veni makes sure all the cats are fed and cared for before taking off to work. She has shown outstanding dedication to our feline friends and all of the animals at the Boo Boo Zoo for well over a decade! We are blessed to have her here. Let’s send some love to her in the comments!! ❤️🥰🙏

September is Give Aloha Month at Foodland. Here are three ways to support the Boo Zoo ZooThe Boo Boo Zoo Give Aloha cod...
09/04/2025

September is Give Aloha Month at Foodland. Here are three ways to support the Boo Zoo Zoo

The Boo Boo Zoo Give Aloha code is 77169.

— Donate any amount up to $249 at checkout. Foodland will match a portion of each gift made by enrolled Maika’i members.

— Support the Give Aloha Matching Gift
Donate 250 Maika’i points to equal a $5 donation.

— Round up your purchase to the nearest dollar.

Mahalo from all of our rescued animals!

08/24/2025

We absolutely love it when our guests have unforgettable experiences with the animals during a tour! 🥰 Recently, Dani and Carrie came to visit, and Dani had a very special moment—she became the *first person* Billy Jean ever approached! Turns out, Dani is a huge goat lover (of course!). She even had the honor of giving Billy Jean a second name. She chose "Cupcake," inspired by Carrie’s cat, who also shares a sweet bond with her. We’re so glad we captured this heartwarming moment on video! 🐐💕

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To inquire about tours please text 8084951591 😊🙏

08/23/2025

Reaching out to our followers to see if anyone has a place for 5 Guinea Pigs that someone is looking to surrender. They have lived together and are used to a back yard area. Please text 8084951591 if you are able to adopt these sweet babies.

📢 **Life at Boo Boo Zoo – Just Another Busy Afternoon!** There’s always so much happening at Boo Boo Zoo! We’re usually...
08/16/2025

📢 **Life at Boo Boo Zoo – Just Another Busy Afternoon!**

There’s always so much happening at Boo Boo Zoo! We’re usually so busy taking care of animals that it can be hard to find time to share updates. Here are a few highlights from today:

🌿 A deer rescue in Kula! Moses, a deer who was entangled in vines and unable to walk, is now safe and healing here at the Refuge.
🌦️ The Macaws had a fun day outside with their favorite volunteer, Erin, eating snacks and soaking up some fresh air and sunshine.
🥚 Kamry and Jemma helped collect eggs around the property and spent some time with Mike the Goose and Special Boy the Rooster — two of their favorite farm friends!
🦌 We also welcomed another fawn from Kula. She had been caught in a fence, but she seemed calm and peaceful in Sylvan’s arms as she met her new deer family.

These small moments remind us why we’re so passionate about our work. 💚

If you’d like to support the animals in our care, please consider making a donation at http://www.eastmauianimalrefuge.org/donate

Thank you for helping us make a difference! 🐾

07/30/2025

🌟 **Community Support Alert** 🌟

Hello to our wonderful Maui community,

Here at East Maui Animal Refuge, we are standing by our community in every way we can. We pray that this wave passes with no destruction, keeping everyone safe and sound. 🌊 🙏

We want to remind you that we are always open and ready to lend a helping hand, in whatever capacity we can. Our thoughts and prayers are with each and every one of you—and all the animals too!

Stay safe, everyone. ❤️🐾

Living the good life! This happy boar enjoying a cool dip is just one example of the joyful, healthy lives our rescued a...
07/19/2025

Living the good life!

This happy boar enjoying a cool dip is just one example of the joyful, healthy lives our rescued animals get to experience at the Boo Boo Zoo. From the big to the small, every animal receives individualized care and a comfortable environment.

Providing for hundreds of unique animals, each with their own needs, requires a steady stream of resources. Monthly donations are the most impactful way to ensure we can consistently provide food, enrichment, and all the necessities that keep our animals happy and healthy, rain or shine (or splash!).

Help us keep those happy tails wagging and bellies full! Become a monthly donor and be a consistent source of comfort for our beloved residents.

🔗 Donate monthly at: https://www.eastmauianimalrefuge.org/donate

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25 Maluaina Place
Haiku, HI
96708

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