Hawaii is giving away 700 pesky goats to try to save a historic park
Hawaiian officials will hold a lottery to distribute goats to the public in an effort to preserve a national park.
According to the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, the Department of Land and Natural Resources will hold the lottery in an attempt to give away the animals that are considered an invasive species and have overrun the Puʻuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park.
Officials are expecting to remove at least 700 goats from the park.
The park, on the west coast of Hawaii island, has cultural and historical significance. According to the park's website, the Puʻuhonua, considered a place of refuge, protected defeated warriors, as well as civilians, during times of battle.
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Members of the public can apply for permits, which will be issued through a random lottery at the natural resources department's Division of Forestry and Wildlife office on July 28, according to the Star-Advertiser.
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Lottery winners must have, at minimum, a 16-foot enclosed horse trailer or equivalent to pick up the goats.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Hawaii goat lottery aims to save a national historic park
