Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust
Penguins in the moult

Our Work

The Trust has a comprehensive coastal conservation programme. Measures include the following:

» Habitat Restoration

The Trust's work involves the conservation of yellow-eyed penguin breeding habitats.

» Predator Control

Introduced predatory mammals pose a serious threat to all New Zealand birds.

» Research Projects

A variety of research projects have been undertaken to learn more about the penguins.

» Threats

In New Zealand, one thousand years ago humans brought with them many threats to add to the penguins plight.

» Nursery

The Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust established a plant nursery in 1989 with the purpose of growing plants for revegetating yellow-eyed penguin habitats.

» Education

The Trust provides information to the public on penguin conservation, and advocates for its ongoing protection.