African Penguin & Seabird Sanctuary

Established in 2015, our African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary stands as a significant conservation endeavor under the umbrella of the Dyer Island Conservation Trust. This facility is purpose-built as a marine bird rehabilitation center, designed to meet the specific needs of our avian inhabitants.

We provide temporary care to diseased, displaced, injured, oiled and abandoned marine birds with special focus on the endangered African penguin. Marine bird rescue, rehabilitation and releases are part of the conservation management plan to stabilize and maintain population numbers.

While rehabilitation is a reactive approach, ensuring the survival of the African penguin necessitates a shift toward proactive measures. One such initiative involves the provision of artificial nests designed to fulfill all the essential requirements of an ideal penguin habitat, thereby contributing to the preservation of the species and averting the risk of extinction.