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Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge

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Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge

Home to some of the largest populations of nesting seabirds in the main Hawaiian Islands The Refuge is also home to the historic Daniel K.

The Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge was established to preserve and enhance seabird nesting colonies and is home to some of the largest populations of nesting seabirds in the main Hawaiian Islands. Visitors also have a chance to view spinner dolphins, Hawaiian monk seals, native Hawaiian coastal plants, and Hawai‘i’s state bird and endangered Hawaiian goose, the nēnē. Inouye Kīlauea Point Lighthouse.

09/13/2026

We will be entrance-free on Thursday, September 17, to celebrate Constitution Day.

Reservations are required for entry at https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/300018/ticket/10088171 (Choose “Entrance-Free Day“)

📷USFWS/ Angela Iwai

09/03/2026

Do you know anyone who would like to join our refuge ʻohana? We are seeking a Park Ranger to support the Kauaʻi National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Services department.

This is a permanent, full-time position. Duties include, but are not limited to, presenting interpretive programs, handling entrance fees and reporting, conducting environmental education and interpretation for all audiences, and monitoring visitor facilities for safety and accessibility.

Make a difference every day—help preserve and protect our refuge!

Go to USAJOBS to apply and to see a complete job description and list of qualifications.
https://ow.ly/6TTU50ZIYtF

09/01/2026

Happy Labor Day! Enjoy your long weekend and remember to give wildlife their space.

Mahalo to all our many hard workers across federal lands nationwide. These workers include park rangers, wildlife technicians, environmental educators, maintenance and administrative workers, volunteers, and staff from our generous friends groups. We all work in hard inclement weather, making sure our wildlife, wetlands, grounds, buildings, and machinery are taken great care of.

Here at Kīlauea Point, we are working to preserve the ʻā ina (land) for wildlife and cultural reasons. We are also open to the public, like many National Parks and other federal lands. Balancing this can be a busy task, but it is rewarding to share this magical place and the differences between federal lands with people across the globe.

📷 USFWS/ Angela Iwai

08/25/2026

Do you know anyone who would like to join our refuge ʻohana? We are seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to support the Kauaʻi National Wildlife Refuge Complex.

This is a permanent, full-time position. Duties include leading maintenance and repair work on refuge facilities and equipment, operating heavy machinery for land management projects, and ensuring safety standards while keeping detailed maintenance records.

Make a difference every day—help preserve and protect our refuge!

Go to USAJOBS to apply and to see a complete job description and list of qualifications.
https://ow.ly/yTaQ50ZFqeb

08/16/2026

Join us Thursday, August 20, from 4:30 p.m. - sunset.

Help us pull weeds at Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, then we will enjoy the birds returning home to roost and the gorgeous sunset. New volunteers are welcome. DM to sign up.

📷 USFWS/ Angela Iwai

08/15/2026

August is National Water Quality Month!

Clean water is essential for our health, agriculture, and the environment. Thanks to the Clean Water Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act, our public water systems are cleaner and healthier. Approximately 150,000 public water systems provide drinking water to most Americans. Let’s keep up the good work—every action at home and in our community helps protect our water sources. Together, we can ensure safe, clean water for everyone, now and for generations to come!

Here are four ways National Wildlife Refuges improve water quality across the nation:
1. Help clean our drinking water!
2. Freshwater mussels that refuges conserve act as natural water purifiers.
3. Indicator species on National Wildlife Refuges help us gauge the health of water in river basins. 4. Support a diversity of life, including many threatened and endangered species.

For more in-depth information on our wonderful wetlands that help clean America’s water, check here https://www.fws.gov/story/how-wildlife-refuges-improve-water-quality.

📷 USFWS/ Laurel Smith

08/13/2026

National Lighthouse Day celebration was a success!

We welcomed over 850 visitors to celebrate with us—perfect sunset, then the evening magic as seabirds returned. Special mahalo to Kapena Steve (waʻa building), Michael Shintani (mosaic wall), Kauaʻi Sea Scouts (knot‑tying), Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuges (info table), Kim Rogers (book signing), and live music by the Kalihiwai Serenaders.

📷Credit
1-7: USFWS/ Kathleen Viernes
8: USFWS/ Angela Iwai
9: USFWS/ Mark Simone

08/10/2026

Do you know anyone who would like to join our refuge ʻohana?

We are looking for a Park Ranger to support with fee collection and wildlife interpretation at Kīlauea Point. This is a permanent full-time position.

Go to USAJOBS to apply and to see a complete job description and list of qualifications. https://ow.ly/6H9o50ZxSTZ

Address

PO Box 1128
Kilauea, HI
96754

Opening Hours

Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 3:30pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm

Website

http://www.fws.gov/refuge/kilauea_point/, https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/300018, https://www.fws.gov/story/2

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