Boo Boo Zoo

11/02/2025

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.

10/21/2025

Be a hero for the helpless. Help the Boo Boo Zoo care for injured and abandoned animals. https://www.eastmauianimalrefuge.org/donate

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

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 😊🐷

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!

09/01/2025

September is Hawaii History Month.
https://alohastatedaily.com/2025/08/29/september-marks-inaugural-hawaiian-history-month/

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.

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! 🐾