Leilani Farm Sanctuary

Finding Paradise: Leilani Farm Sanctuary of Maui

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Aloha! Welcome to the Leilani Farm Sanctuary

Explore an island paradise where farm animals rescued from slaughter and callous hunters live in sheltered harmony. Take a personal guided tour and hear their stories. Kiss a donkey, cuddle a chicken, feed bunnies and guinea pigs, frolic with goats, and lose yourself in the soulful brown eyes of a cow. A visit to Leilani Farm Sanctuary changes lives and hearts—yours and theirs. 

A Life of Compassionate Aloha

A gentle cow munches contentedly in a shaded corner of rolling green pasture overlooking the sparkling Pacific. Goats frolic, deer bask in the warm sun, pigs roll happily in the mud, and a pair of inseparable donkeys anticipate sweet nibbles of carrots and apples. Friendly chickens cluck and turkeys gobble, while ducks and geese splash in ponds. Rabbits and guinea pigs scamper through cool gardens. Exotic flowers bloom. And cats by the dozen greet visitors with expectant purrs.

This is Leilani Farm Sanctuary—an island paradise for rescued animals where compassion for all living beings reigns. Located on eight lush acres of pure love, this all-volunteer, non-profit sanctuary on Maui saves animals destined for slaughter or orphaned after hunters took their mothers and educate the community on the humane treatment of animals. Tour the farm and meet the Leilani Farm Sanctuary ambassadors, and consider sponsoring one or more of the animals who touch your heart and help us continue our mission of providing hope and education, one life at a time.

The Sanctuary’s Special Programs

Leilani Farm Sanctuary is an educational facility that teaches children and adults about animals in a way that changes their perspective about themselves and the world around them. Our emphasis is on teaching that every living being needs food, water, shelter, shade, love, and language.

We host at-risk youth programs, school field trips, special needs children, elder activities, and farm tours for the general public, including visitors from the Mainland — providing our community with a hands-on experience that is thought-provoking and stimulates social and emotional growth.

Most of the animals at Leilani Farm Sanctuary were orphaned, neglected, or abused. Through interaction with animals, children from troubled homes learn forgiveness, courage, strength, leadership skills, trust, empathy, and kindness. When we relay the animals’ stories to visiting children, it helps them relate to their own pain. (Often, when children are abused they turn their hurt around to abuse others, smaller than themselves.)

Exploring with children how abused animals have learned to forgive and overcome their pasts, the animals become role models, helping the children deal with their pain and reach for their bright futures.

By learning empathy and respect for all life, children become protectors rather than abusers. Animals, with their unconditional love and non-judgmental attitude, can often reach kids more deeply and effectively than people can. The healing that takes place when children get together with the animals is profound.

Monday and Wednesday Morning Volunteering

Join us on Monday and Wednesday mornings at 9:00 a.m. to help out at the farm. Projects may include gardening, cleaning the barn, carpentry, animal grooming, handyperson jobs, window washing, cleaning the rabbit yard, trail maintenance, invasive plant removal, fence installation/repair, and more. Your help will make a meaningful difference to Leilani Farm Sanctuary.

Morning Rounds

If you can commit to one day a week for three hours, we will teach you the procedure for feeding the animals, watering and cleanup. Please email info@LeilaniFarmSanctuary.org

Tour The Farm

Experience an unforgettable adventure in paradise with a personalized guided tour at Leilani Farm.
Every Sat 10 a.m. & Wed 4 p.m.

 

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