Little penguins, or kororā (their Māori name), are a native species of New Zealand and are only found here and in Australia. As the smallest penguins in the world, they stand at just 30 cm tall! But there’s more to these tiny seabirds than meets the eye. Explore more interesting insights about Ōamaru Penguins below.
Ōamaru Penguins has an ever-growing population of little penguins/kororā. Every week, our staff visit the nesting boxes to track how many penguins are living here, creating detailed records of every bird in the colony and their breeding success. Dive into the data and see how our colony is growing.
Meet the colony
Explore what our colony of penguins get up to throughout the year. Every year is different for a little penguin. Throughout the year, the penguins cycle from nest building and mating, through to egg laying and rearing chicks, and eventually their annual moult. See how their lives change throughout the year.
Penguin lifecycle
Ōamaru is home to plenty of other native marine animals. From seabirds patrolling the coastline to marine mammals lounging along the shore, there’s plenty to spot if you keep a lookout.
Meet the neighbours
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