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Kangaroo Island is famous for being the host of many different types of wildlife adventures. In this the whole day can be taken up with interesting animal tours or nature walks.

The little colony of penguins located in Kingscote Wharf on Kangaroo Island is part of what makes this penguin tour interesting. Lasting just over an hour, visitors are treated to an interesting evening with the little penguins.


Kangaroo Island Little Blue Penguins

To engage your interests you will be able to enjoy a walk through the penguins and this is often a torch lit tour. It is this close encounter that makes this type of tour different from all the other penguin tours on offer in Australia. The tour on Kangaroo Island starts in the centre where the group is given a briefing of what will be taking place.

A night to remember

Experienced guides are the reason that so many penguin tours are a success and this is what you get on your penguin tour. This way you will be able to understand the different behaviour that the penguins portray as the guide can help by interpreting this.

The Kangaroo Island penguin centre aims to differ from its competitors in that it ensures your day is very memorable. While there is much to see and absorb as a visitor you want your penguin tour to be something special. With this in mind, you will be able to enjoy large star charts. The reason for this is that you are the able to have some of the constellations of that particular day explained to you.

The penguin tour will show you the true nature of the little penguins. Here you can experience the mating calls, see the chicks being fed and the penguins heading off to settle for the night.

At the end of the tour you will be able to enjoy being able to purchase all the Kangaroo island souvenirs to remind of all the fun you have had.

Disability access

Local amenities include wheelchair access, toilets; disable parking, children activities to name but a few. If you require wheelchair assistance then ensuring your inform the centre as soon as you book will make it easier for them to accommodate your needs.

Clothing and responsibility

Just as with any penguin tour it is important you bring your warm clothing and sturdy shoes along. It is also worth noting that you should respect the penguin habitat and do not let children roam without any adult supervision.

Species
Fairy Penguin

Fairy Penguin

Weight: 1-1.5 kg

Height: 33-38 cm

Population: 500,000 pairs

 
Emperor Penguin

Emperor Penguin

Weight: 25-40 kg

Height:110-120 cm

Population: 220,000 pairs

 
Adelie Penguin

Adelie Penguin

Weight: 4-6 kg

Height: 50-75 cm

Population: 2,500,000 pairs

 

 
Humboldt Penguin

Humboldt

Weight: 3.5-6 kg

Height: 60-70 cm

Population: 2,000-5,000 pairs

 
Macaroni Penguin

Macaroni

Weight: 5-6 kg

Height: 70 cm

Population: 12,000,000 pairs

 
Gentoo Penguin

Gentoo

Weight: 5-8 kg

Height: 70-80 cm

Population: 320,000 pairs

 
Chinstrap Penguin

Chinstrap Penguin

Weight: 6 kg

Height: 60-70 cm

Population: 6,500,000 pairs

 
King Penguin

King Penguin

Weight: 12-16 kg

Height: 85-95 cm

Population: 2,500,000 pairs

 
African Penguin

African Penguin

Weight: 3-5 kg

Height: 70 cm

Population: 150,000 pairs

 
Galapagos Penguin

Galapagos Penguin

Weight: 2-3 kg

Height: 50 cm

Population: 800 pairs

 
Rockhopper Penguin

Rockhopper Penguin

Weight: 2-4 kg

Height: 50-60 cm

Population: 3,500,000 pairs

 
Magellanic Penguin

Magellanic Penguin

Weight: 3-6 kg

Height: 60-75 cm

Population: 800,000 pairs

 
Yellow-Eyed Penguin

Yellow-Eyed Penguin

Weight: 6-8 kg

Height: 75-80 cm

Population: 2,000 pairs

 
Fiordland Penguin

Fiordland Penguin

Weight: 3.5-4 kg

Height: 60 cm

Population: 3,000 pairs

 
Erect-Crested Penguin

Erect-Crested Penguin

Weight: 3.5-5 kg

Height: 50-70 cm

Population: 70,000 pairs

 
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