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Earthcare St Kilda volunteers work on a number of practical marine and terrestrial projects aimed at protecting the local natural environment, as well as increasing the diversity and extent of indigenous flora and fauna.

We facilitate opportunities for local residents to experience and learn more about the wide array of plants and animals with which we share our lives, and to join in projects which are designed to protect and improve the local environment.

Penguin Viewing Closed

Due to the current outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), health authorities have advised that all non-essential, public gatherings should be cancelled. In line with this, Parks Victoria has closed the access onto the breakwater until further notice.

Our first priority is the safety of everyone including our visitors, staff, volunteers and members of the local community. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time and will let you know when organised viewing of the St Kilda Penguins is permitted again.

When we are able to return to the breakwater, please remember:

  • No handling or feeding of the penguins
  • No flash photography of the penguins
  • No torches to be shone on the penguins without a red filter over the front
  • No dogs past the entry gate into the penguin viewing area, trained assistance dogs excepted
  • No climbing or sitting on the rocks
  • No littering, please take your litter with you
  • Keep at least 3m away from penguins moving around the viewing area

What to do if you find a penguin that appears to be injured, entangled or in distress?

In the first instance please contact the AGL Marine Response Unit via:

If there is no response from the AGL Marine Response Unit, then please contact Wildlife Victoria via:

What to do if you find a dead little penguin?

Please take a photo of it and email it along with its location to research@earthcarestkilda.org.au and we will take a look at it.

For research purposes, we are interested in collecting data on any deceased penguins found around Port Phillip.