By Kevin Fallon of Symbio

Six members of the littlest member of the penguin species have marched into their new home in Helensburgh.

Symbio Wildlife Park is thrilled to share our new Penguin Shores exhibit with all our visitors this summer. Head over to the wildlife park to see the new Little Penguins enjoy their resort-style river, rock platforms and large pool with underwater viewing.

“They are one of the most inquisitive, cool, amazing little critters to watch,” said Symbio’s managing director, Matt Radnidge. “It’s almost like a water version of a meerkat – people are just drawn to them.”

Penguin Shores will become home to four male penguins and six females, aged from two to 12 years old.

Matt said his dream is that Symbio will one day host the biggest captive-breeding program outside Taronga Zoo.

About as tall as a school ruler, standing at 30-40cm, the Little Penguin (Eudyptula minor) is the world’s smallest penguin. It’s also known as the fairy penguin or little blue penguin as it is the only species with blue feathers.

Locally, there are breeding colonies just off Port Kembla in the Five Islands Reserve.

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