Aug 16, 2023 On Our Shores and In Our Waters In the world of Little Penguins, during winter, the local food abundance can drop due to colder water temperatures. Read article
Aug 7, 2023 Penguin Foundation seeks new Board Directors - Apply your skills for purpose Join a highly professional and collegiate Board. The Penguin Foundation is looking to appoint two new Directors to its Board. The Foundation provides ongoing funding for the conservation programs that protect Millowl and its wildlife. Read article
Jul 27, 2023 Rare flora - Saving the Crimson Berry A team of ecological explorers has embarked on a mission to salvage critically endangered plant specimens from Wilsons Promontory National Park to regenerate the species on Phillip Island (Millowl). Read article
Jul 10, 2023 Biodiversity recovery with Bush stone-curlews Bringing the Bush stone-curlew back to Millowl (Phillip Island). Learn all about the significant achievements in strengthening our position as an Island Haven for threatened species with support from the Penguin Foundation. Read article
Jul 6, 2023 Penguin sub-colony study A study into sub-colonies within Phillip Island’s 40,000 strong little penguin population has discovered differences in how they reproduce and find food. Read article
Jun 26, 2023 What Are Thermoclines and how is it Important to Penguins? Did you know water temperature can have a significant impact on the fishing success of Little Penguins? Thermoclines are distinct layers of warm and cold water in the ocean and can greatly influence the number of fish caught. Read article
Jun 22, 2023 Conservation Dog Jazz earns a well-deserved retirement After nine years working to keep Phillip Island (Millowl) fox-free, Conservation Dog Jazz has retired. Jazz found a rogue fox with her super nose and senses. She expertly tracked the location of the fox to protect the Little Penguin colony. Read article
Jun 8, 2023 Hooded Plover update The Hooded Plover breeding season is officially over; this season saw a total of 8 chicks successfully fledge from 14 pairs, which leads to a fledged per pair rate of 0.57 (above the sustainable population target of 0.47). Read article
May 21, 2023 Celebrating volunteers for the Penguin Foundation National Volunteer Week (NVW) is Australia's largest annual celebration of volunteering and is held on 15 – 21 May 2023. Phillip Island Nature Parks and the Penguin Foundation are fortunate to have a large team of dedicated volunteers. Read article
May 1, 2023 A look back at the History of the Penguin Foundation Radio Announcer, Harvey Deegan, from the ‘Remember When Program’ on Radio 6PR Perth recently heard about the Penguin Foundation Knits for Nature jumper program - and he was intrigued. Listen to the show to learn the history of the jumpers. Read article
