Beachfront Hotel Seabird Release Experience

At Pelican Harbor Seabird Station (PHSS), many of our patients are seabirds, and the best place to return them is the beach — their natural home. The Beachfront Hotel Seabird Release Experience is a unique partnership between PHSS and select beachfront hotels in Miami, offering your guests the rare opportunity to witness a rehabilitated seabird’s return to the wild.

Here’s how it works: when one of our patients is ready for release, we contact participating hotels along the beach. If the timing works, the release happens right in front of your property, transforming an ordinary morning or afternoon into an extraordinary, memorable event.

Why participate?

• A unique guest experience: Give your guests an authentic, heartwarming conservation moment that they will remember long after their stay.

• Positive branding: Align your hotel with local conservation efforts and highlight your commitment to protecting Miami’s wildlife and natural beauty.

• No cost, only benefits: Participation is free. Hotels are simply invited to share the opportunity with guests as part of their activities and marketing.

• Community impact: Every release raises awareness about the importance of wildlife rehabilitation and coastal conservation.

By partnering with PHSS, you can enrich your guests’ experience while helping us share the beauty of giving wildlife a second chance.

Interested in becoming a partner hotel?
Contact Marianna at marianna@pelicanharbor.org to learn more and join the Beachfront Hotel Seabird Release Experience.