Dec 19, 2022 Waddle you give to the person who has everything this Christmas? Symbolically adopting and naming a wild animal on Phillip Island (Millowl) means you will become their official guardian. With Christmas fast approaching, an animal adoption makes an ideal gift that keeps on giving. Thanks for your support. Read article
Dec 12, 2022 Impact of vessel noise on the Australian fur seal colonies Seal Rocks is the largest Australian fur seal breeding colony and a key tourism destination. Visitation peaks during the pupping/breeding season, a time in which the colony is particularly vulnerable to disturbance. Research continues... Read article
Dec 5, 2022 Koala annual health checks Phillip Island Nature Parks rangers and conservation team members recently completed the annual koala health checks and all passed with flying colours in a win for the species living at the Koala Conservation Reserve. Read article
Nov 21, 2022 Penguin Foundation adoption packs and plush toys have arrived in store Protect wildlife, fund research, restore habitat - The Penguin Foundation adoption packs have been launched in the Phillip Island Nature Parks' online store - order now for the Festive Season or birthday gift for a loved one. Read article
Nov 7, 2022 Rehabilitating Little Penguins at the wildlife clinic Have you ever wondered about the benefits of your donations? One of the most impactful uses of donations and adoptions goes to rehabilitation of any sick or injured Little Penguins and towards making the world a better place for animals. Read article
Oct 27, 2022 Record breaking Little Penguins do it again In some exciting news for Penguin Foundation donors and followers, Phillip Island’s Little Penguins have set their second record in five months, with 5440 birds waddling up the beach on Saturday 22 October - what a memorable experience! Read article
Oct 24, 2022 Corporate Team Building - a day out in the wild to make a real impact Earlier this year, enthusiastic Corporate Volunteers from Deloitte took time away from the office to step into nature and spend time with colleagues. They visited the world famous Penguin Parade, rolled up their sleeves and made an impact. Read article
Oct 20, 2022 Celebrating the Eastern Barred Bandicoot Release - 5 Year anniversary Thursday 20 October marks five years since the release of Eastern Barred Bandicoots (EBB) to Phillip Island (Millowl). Thanks to the efforts of the EBB recovery team, the species was reclassified from ‘extinct in the wild’ to ‘endangered’. Read article
Oct 17, 2022 Long term donor visits the Penguin Foundation The Penguin Foundation team was thrilled to have a recent visit from Craig Hawkins from Financial Planning in the Hills who has been supporting the Penguin Foundation for 16 years! Read article
Oct 10, 2022 Welcome back to the Short-tailed Shearwaters The shearwaters are back! While the migratory Short-tailed Shearwater birds have spent our winter up in the northern-hemisphere feeding in the waters off Alaska, we’ve been working hard to ensure nesting sites are ready upon their return. Read article