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Details Tavora Reserve, near Palmerston in East Otago, was the second reserve purchased by the Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust in 1993. It had the dubious distinction of being among the most modified yellow-eyed penguin habitats on the Otago coast. Intensive farming practices over the decades had destroyed much of the natural vegetation. ‘Tavora’ is an ancient…
Habitat Restoration
The Trust’s work involves the conservation of yellow-eyed penguin breeding habitats. Long Point, Catlins Okia Reserve, Otago Peninsula Otapahi revegetation project Tavora Reserve Plant propagation…
About Us
Why was the Trust formed? In the 1980s, research on the Otago Peninsula showed that the yellow-eyed penguin population had declined drastically due to severe predation and loss of habitat, and the yellow-eyed penguin was now considered to be an endangered species. This unique penguin is found only along the eastern coast of the South…
Get Involved!
There are many ways in which you can help the penguins and the Trust. Get involved by: Joining the Trust Making a donation Making a bequest Donate a tree Volunteering Helping on coastal work days Supporting our sponsors…
Our Work
The Trust has a comprehensive coastal conservation programme. Measures include the following: Habitat restoration: The Trust’s work involves the conservation of yellow-eyed penguin breeding habitats. Predator control: Introduced predatory mammals pose a serious threat to all New Zealand birds. Research projects: A variety of research projects have been undertaken to learn more about the penguins….
YEPT wins BirdLife Award
The Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust has been awarded a prestigious BirdLife International Conservation Achievement Award for its innovative conservation work. The Trust is the first New Zealand conservation organisation to receive this award. Her Imperial Highness, Princess Takamado of Japan, Honorary President to BirdLife International, presented the award to the Trust on September 27 during BirdLife…
