Cape Barren Geese study update
Posted on 28/11/2019 by Phillip Island Nature Parks
The first phase of a new collaborative research project to investigate the impact of Cape Barren geese on forage crops on Phillip Island has been completed.
View MoreEndangered Bandicoots revealed as busy ecosystem engineers
Posted on 11/11/2019 by Phillip Island Nature Parks
They may be tiny, but Eastern barred bandicoots pack a punch for ecosystem health. A recently completed study of the digging behaviour of the Critically Endangered Eastern barred bandicoots on Churchill Island has demonstrated their importance in the environment by acting as ecosystem engineers and powerful earth movers
View MoreSave with discounted Cat Desexing
Posted on 31/10/2019 by Phillip Island Nature Parks
Bass Coast Shire Council, The Lost Dogs’ Home, and Phillip Island Nature parks are running a cat-desexing event in Wonthaggi from Tuesday, 12 to Thursday, 14 November.
View MoreEndangered Bandicoots revealed as busy ecosystem engineers
Posted on 30/10/2019 by Phillip Island Nature Parks
They may be tiny, but Eastern barred bandicoots pack a punch for ecosystem health. A recently completed study of the digging behaviour of the Critically Endangered Eastern barred bandicoots on Churchill Island has demonstrated their importance in the environment by acting as ecosystem engineers and powerful earth movers.
View MoreShort-tailed shearwater update
Posted on 29/10/2019 by Phillip Island Nature Parks
short-tailed shearwater breeding season on Phillip Island is looking quite unusual, having started about 10 days later than normal, which is a significant delay for this species whose return is usually very predictable.
View MoreNew Penguin Parade Celebrated
Posted on 14/10/2019 by Phillip Island Nature Parks
The opening of the new Penguin Parade visitor centre was celebrated in style with a party for all ages on Sunday 13 October.
View MoreNew Island home for one of Victoria's rarest mammals
Posted on 12/10/2019 by Phillip Island Nature Parks and Zoos Victoria
A native Victorian mammal, perilously close to extinction, has this week been given a new safe haven for its growing population. In a multi-agency operation over two days, around 50 Eastern Barred Bandicoots are now starting a new life on French Island, in Western Port Bay south-east of Melbourne.
View MoreShearwaters have made their way home to Phillip Island
Posted on 08/10/2019 by Phillip Island Nature Parks
The Short-tailed Shearwaters have started appearing back on their summertime home of Phillip Island after their 12,000km journey from their northern hemisphere feeding grounds near Alaska.
View MoreParty at the Parade - FREE community event!
Posted on 06/10/2019 by Phillip Island Nature Parks
On Sunday 13 October, Phillip Island’s Little penguins host their first penguin party to celebrate their new homebase at the new, award-winning Penguin Parade visitor centre.
View MoreMake a Difference by Volunteering with the Nature Parks
Posted on 06/10/2019 by Phillip Island Nature Parks
Phillip Island Nature Parks is currently recruiting for Visitor Experience volunteers who would be based at Churchill Island, the Koala Reserve and the Nobbies boardwalks, with the aim of enhancing the experience of visitors from across Australia and around the world.
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The Phillip Island Penguin Parade is one of Australia's most popular wildlife attractions - perfect for a family holiday or getting back to nature.
Experience wild koalas in their natural habitat and stroll through Aussie bushland at our environmentally sustainable Centre dedicated to koala conservation.
Step back in time... meet the farm animals, relax in the cafe, enjoy the water views, stroll amongst heritage buildings and lovely gardens.
Located only 5 minutes from the Penguin Parade and overlooking the wild water of Bass Strait, the FREE Nobbies Centre showcases Australian fur seals and the unique marine life in our Southern Oceans.