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After reading the “Disappointing” review, I contacted Penguin Place directly, and the situation is not as presented by “Disappointing”. The chicks did tragically die, and therefore, there is no guarantee that the adults will come ashore (because they don’t have young to feed). We went...More
I was pleased to visit the Penguin Place knowing that I was donating to a worthy cause. The briefing before the tour helped me understand the reasons why the yellow-eyed penguin was becoming extinct, and how the sanctuary (Penguin Place) is helping to remediate the...More
We visited Penguin Place as part of a wildlife tour of the Otago Penninsula. It wasn't until we arrived that we were told that there were no yellow eyed penguins at all in the reserve as all of this year's chicks had died. Whilst this...More
It was a very informative tour through the reserve. The views were amazing and the wildlife is clearly protected by a passionate group.
Thank you for visiting and supporting our project at Penguin Place! We are so glad you enjoyed it.
Incredible place to visit and great getting behind a good cause. The team at Penguin Place do some amazing work!
Thank you for visiting and supporting our project here at Penguin Place! We are glad you enjoyed it.
Recently visited Penguin Place as part of a Tour Works tour of the peninsula. The tour started with a short presentation about the yellow-eyed penguins, and what they are facing in the wild. The presenter was very passionate and bought a bit of humour to...More
We are so glad you enjoyed your visit with us, thank you for supporting our project.
Easy booking was only couple not booked through a tour group. Our guide Ricky was awesome so enthusiastic. Knew the chance of seeing the yellow eyed penguins was very slim as they have a hospital knew we would at least see one. We were so...More
Thank you for visiting us and supporting our project here at penguin place. We are glad you enjoyed it.
We wanted to see the rare yellow eyed penguins without having to wait until 8 pm when you can see them returning to their nests at the Royal Albatross centre at the peninsula's tip. So we went to the penguin place. It cost 52 NZD...More
There are so few places now to see Penguins in their natural habitat, this place is a must see for all nature lovers. The project is supported by the entrance fees a worthwhile cause. The staff are very helpful and our guide has a vast...More
We thank you for visiting and supporting our project at Penguin Place. We are glad you enjoyed your visit.
Our Dunedin accomodation suggested Penguin Place for a visit whilst on the Otago Peninsula. We were amazed at the forethought of the farmer who originally set up the whole operation. To think that this is a privately funded organization is just incredible.The informative talk to...More
We are so glad you enjoyed your visit. We are lucky to have such knowledgeable and caring staff here at Penguin Place. Thank you for supporting our project.
