The City Commission Workshop held on March 20, 2025, in Sunny Isles Beach highlighted a significant proclamation honoring the Pelican Harbor Seabird Station. The station, established in 1980, has dedicated itself to rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing sick and injured wildlife, while also educating the public on wildlife conservation.

During the meeting, it was noted that Pelican Harbor has treated over 44,000 animals, including various species such as pelicans and Eastern Screech Owls, averaging around 2,000 patients each year. The station collaborates with multiple agencies, including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, to ensure the welfare of native wildlife.

A major development for the station was also discussed, as it recently broke ground on a new wildlife hospital and education center along Miami's Little River. This facility will be eight times larger than the current location, featuring nine clinics and a dedicated animal hospital, aimed at enhancing both wildlife rehabilitation and public education efforts.

The commission proclaimed March 12, 2025, as Pelican Harbor Seabird Station Day in Sunny Isles Beach, recognizing its invaluable contributions to wildlife conservation in Miami-Dade County. The station's commitment to community engagement was emphasized, with plans for an upcoming animal release event in Sunny Isles Beach, which will serve as a community gathering to celebrate wildlife.

The meeting concluded with an invitation for the public to visit the new facility and participate in educational tours, reinforcing the station's role as a leader in wildlife rehabilitation and conservation education.