Community‑rooted, empathy‑driven action for African penguins on the brink #NotBy2035
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| Jade’s story began on Dyer Island in November 2022, when she was discovered abandoned as a fragile little chick. Thin, weak, and in desperate need of help, she was brought to the African Penguin & Seabird Sanctuary—a place where second chances are possible. From the start, Jade stood out. Born with a slightly skew beak, … Read more |
| Stella’s story is one of quiet strength and fierce determination. She arrived as a vulnerable chick. She was thin, fragile, and missing one eye. Her early days were marked by struggle, but Stella never gave in. With dedicated care and attention, Stella recovered and grew into a strong, confident penguin. With care, time, and a … Read more |
| We are expanding our outreach and education initiatives in 2025. As we protect African penguins, we also support the people who share their shoreline. Because when conservation is done right, it lifts ecosystems and communities. That’s why we are donating our own funds to partner with the Dyer Island Conservation Trust in South Africa to … Read more |
Disci’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. When he arrived in 2012, he was already an adult. His exact age remains a mystery. What isn’t a mystery is the toll life had taken: emaciated, injured, and barely hanging on. A torn tendon in his left shoulder had left him adrift, likely floating for days before … Read more |
| Andrew is a survivor with a mischievous streak. He arrived nursing a serious injury to his right flipper, which was the result of a run-in with a seal. The encounter could have ended his story, but Andrew had other plans. Despite the damage, he adapted quickly, proving that spirit can outshine setback. And oh, does … Read more |
| In early 2018, a tiny blue penguin washed ashore—battered, motionless, and barely clinging to life. Our partner named him Sandy. His back was severely injured, and for months, he couldn’t move. But even in stillness, there was a spark. They saw it and refused to give up. They set up a soft, padded corner where … Read more |
| African penguins are the only penguin species that breed on the African continent. Protecting endangered African penguins is critical not only to the penguins but also to the ecosystem and humans. Their population decline from nearly one million breeding pairs in the early 1900s to just 8,324 pairs in 2023 puts them at risk for … Read more |
| Extra! Extra! Read all About It! We are excited that The Wimberley View, our local paper, finds our work to protect endangered African penguins newsworthy. While we work with our partners in South Africa, we couldn’t resist visiting the Grand Opening of the Penguin Shores habitat at the Cameron Park Zoo in Waco, Texas. While … Read more |
| Few things would entice me to brave triple-digit summer temperatures and wake before sunrise. The chance to see endangered African penguins just two hours from Wimberley tops that short list, which is how I found myself on the road to Waco on August 8 with my husband Kruger to join hundreds of penguin fans at … Read more |
| The Western Cape experienced severe storms in June and July 2024, resulting in disaster areas being declared. The African penguin colonies were severely impacted, with many African penguin chicks drowning or their parents abandoning them. In mid-July, our partner, SANCCOB, rescued over 30 chicks and 25 eggs (a total of 55), with more rescues expected. … Read more |