Phillip Island to host International Penguin Congress in 2026
Phillip Island will host the next International Penguin Congress, drawing the world’s leading penguin researchers, conservationists and experts to our doorstep in 2026.
Nature Parks Board Update – September 2023
The Phillip Island Nature Parks Board met on the 26 September 2023 on Phillip Island at the Penguin Parade Visitor Centre.
Nature Parks Board Update – June 2023
The Phillip Island Nature Parks’ Board met on the 22 June 2023 on Phillip Island (Millowl). Read on for the highlights of this meeting.
Penguin sub-colony study reveals differences in their breeding and search for food
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.
Sand relocation and dune stabilisation works to protect Woolamai Beach Surf Life Saving Club
A significant sand relocation and dune stabilisation operation around the Woolamai Beach Surf Life Saving Club will start in July, in an effort to protect the clubhouse from ongoing sand inundation.
Community encouraged to join public art project with future conservationists
Phillip Island Nature Parks is engaging the next generation of conservationists through a public art project, inspiring young people to join vital environmental protection efforts.
Motorists urged to take care to protect Phillip Island’s smallest endangered residents
The growth of the Eastern barred bandicoot population on Phillip Island has led to an increase in the endangered marsupials being hit and killed by cars, with rangers warning motorists to take care when driving on roads near wildlife habitat.
Nature Parks Board Update – May 2023
The Phillip Island Nature Parks’ Board met on the 30 May 2023 on Millowl (Phillip Island).
Aerial thermal imaging technology to help save entangled seals
Aerial thermal imaging technology to help save entangled seals
A landmark study hopes to save more Australian fur seals from entanglements by using thermal imaging technology on aerial drones to detect injured animals.
Little Penguin released back into the ocean
‘Red’ was rescued by Wildlife Victoria Emergency Response Service on 7 April at Shelley Beach on Phillip Island. Wildlife Victoria’s travelling vet team performed emergency surgery on the penguin and was placed into 24hr intensive care.