Strong El Nino event results in breeding success of little penguins
Phillip Island’s little penguin population has overcome the environmental odds of a strong El Nino event, with higher than expected number of fledgling chicks this breeding season.
Volunteers Celebrated at Phillip Island Nature Parks
The contribution of hundreds of Phillip Island Nature Parks volunteers will be celebrated this week with a program of activities and a special ‘Breakfast with a View’ to mark National…
Collaboration key for the survival of Phillip Island’s threatened species
Phillip Island Nature Parks conservation efforts are paying dividends, with a new report showing the protection and survival of threatened species going from strength to strength.
Lights out for shearwater seabird migration success
Phillip Island Nature Parks is enlisting the help of local businesses and communities to protect short-tailed shearwater chicks on their first migration north.
Board of Management Update – February & March 2024
The Phillip Island Nature Parks Board met on 29 February and 21 March 2024 at the Penguin Parade Visitor Centre, encompassing both a formal meeting and a planning day with…
Silver lining for rescued little penguin
A little penguin found malnourished on the beach has been identified as one of the oldest penguins ever seen at the Phillip Island mega-colony.
New Bandicoot Discovery Tour at Churchill Island for nature lovers
Phillip Island is famous for its 40,000 little penguins, and now tourists can experience the island’s nocturnal nature party for the first time, with a new Eastern barred bandicoot tour.
Visitor numbers surge in a record run of sell-out summer nights
Phillip Island Nature Parks has experienced its strongest tourist season in years, with a record run of almost three weeks of sell-out nights for Victoria’s much-loved Penguin Parade this summer.
Path upgrade to Cowes-Rhyll Trail underway
A 700m stretch of the popular trail between Cowes and Rhyll will be upgraded to a shared use path for pedestrians and bicycles, as work continues to establish an important…
Hopes for more fledglings, as new research uncovers what makes little penguins resilient
More little penguins are attempting a rare second clutch this breeding season, fuelling hopes it could improve breeding outcomes and significantly boost the number of fledglings at Phillip Island’s iconic…