Located in a beautiful environmental setting at the foot of Mount Oros, only 1 kilometre south east of the village of Pacheia Rachi, you will find on your right hand side EKPAZ (or the Hellenic Wildlife Hospital - HWH).

HWH is a non-profit, non-Governmental Organization. It started its activities in 1984, under the present name it has been operating since 1990. It is the oldest and largest wildlife rehabilitation center in Greece and Southern Europe, dedicated to:

• Treatment, rehabilitation and release of all species of wildlife indigenous to Greece
• Education and giving information to the public on wildlife protection issues
• Protection of endangered species
• Research on threats to wildlife and wildlife rehabilitation (illegal shooting & trapping, poisoning & pollution, habitat degradation and destruction) and taking preventive action.
• Cooperation with public authorities, national and international NGO’s with similar goals

The HWH treats 3000 to 4500 injured every year, poisoned or orphaned wild animals from all over Greece aiming to release them back into the wild.

Headquarters are on Aegina island, but it operates also through a vast network of volunteers, collaborating organizations, first aid stations and departments covering the whole country.

Many rare and endangered species are treated every year: both species of Pelican, Eleonora Falcons, Lesser Kestrels, Imperial and Spotted Eagles, Griffon and Egyptian Vulptures, Black and White Storks, Herons and Waders.

Through its actions the HWH completes governmental policy and obligations to protect threatened species and implement international conventions and EC law.

In 1992 The HWH was granted the Athens Academy Award in recognition of its contribution to wildlife protection in Greece, and the significant role it has played for the awareness of the public.

Hundreds of young people from many countries have taken part in its activities in Aegina and all over the country, learning about wildlife and contributing to protection and care. Also, many volunteers have gained an unforgettable experience by working with the animals.

The HWH is a member of the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council (IWRC), a California based international scientific organization which provides rehabilitators with the most recent information and research results through congresses, seminars, literature production and on-line help.

The HWH regularly conducts environmental education projects for schools, publishes a quarterly Journal and  through regular use of the media informs the public about wildlife problems.

If you are on Aegina and find a wounded or poisoned bird or other wild animal, please be so kind to contact the Hellenic Wildlife Hospital or take the animal to the hospital yourself. Call the mobile number in case of emergency after opening hours.

The hospital is open to public from 9:30 in the morning to 7:30 in the evening. They people at HWH are happy to guide you around!

Website

http://www.ekpazp.gr

Become a volunteer

 
 Visit the website of the Hellenic Wildlife Hospital for more information about becoming a  volunteer - http://www.ekpazp.gr.
 

Donate or adopt an animal

Find information about how to donate or adopt an animal on the http://www.ekpazp.gr.  You can also give your donation in person when you visit the centre!

Contact information

Contact person:	Yiannis
Address:	Hellenic Wildlife Hospital 18010 Panchia Rachi Aegina island Greece
Telephone:	(+30) 22970 28267
Fax:	(+30) 22970 31338
Mobile:	(+31) 6979 252277
E-mail:	ekpaz@ekpazp.gr
Opening hours:	open to public from 9:30 in the morning to 7:30 in the evening.