Media statements

Penguins housed at Penguin Island’s former Discovery Centre re-homed 

Additional management measures to protect little penguins

Penguin Island's former Discovery Centre will close permanently in 2023

Contact the project team

Swan Coastal District
PO Box 459
WANNEROO 6946
Phone (08) 9303 7700
Fax (08) 9405 0777
Email wanneroo@dbca.wa.gov.au

Project location

Location map - Penguin Island

Project timeline

Captive little penguins re-homed

September 2023
  • Captive little penguins from the former Discovery Centre re-homed at Perth Zoo and Caversham Wildlife Park

Visitor season opens

October 2023
  • Commercial tour operators continue to run tours within the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park and guided tours on Penguin Island.

Builders commence work on the island after the school holidays

29 January 2024

Decommissioned Discovery Centre demolished and removed from the island

12 February 2024

Works complete

February - March 2024
  • Site rehabilitation and expansion of habitat for wild little penguins and other seabirds
  • Construction of new visitor facilities
  • Installation of interpretive signage

Visitor season closes

June 2024
  • Wildlife breeding underway across the island

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Acknowledgement of Country

The Government of Western Australia acknowledges the traditional owners throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.