The Alabama Wildlife Center’s more than 40 year old A/C unit is broken and must be replaced to keep the space cool and comfortable.

The center, which is dedicated to the protection, preservation and conservation of Alabama’s native birds through rehabilitation and education initiatives, said it needs the community’s help to raise enough money to replace the $30,000 unit.

“One of our main HVAC units has failed—this critical system provides heating and cooling for the heart of our facility, including our public spaces like the Reptile Room, intake desk, David Pylant Education Room, and the bird feeding observatory room. These spaces are essential for our educational programs, guest experiences, and daily wildlife operations,” the center wrote on their website.

For more than 45 years, the center has cared for and helped more than 50,000 injured and orphaned birds and mammals. Their facility currently features permanent residents such as a Bald Eagle and Eurasian Eagle Owl, hawks, owls and vultures.

The center said that without this HVAC system, the comfort and safety of the staff and visitors are at risk, especially as a heat wave passes through Alabama.

They are working to raise $15,000 by the end of August to “help subsidize the financial burden and ensure they can continue offering a comfortable, safe and accessible environment for both people and wildlife.”

Click here to donate to the Alabama Wildlife Center to help replace the AC unit.

AL.com reached out to the Alabama Wildlife Center but did not receive a response back prior to publishing.