Penguin hospital open in Dunedin
This week the Trust welcomed back specialist vet Dr. Lisa Argilla. We've contracted Lisa to provide hospital services, mainly for yellow-eyed penguins and other seabirds.
The next few months is a critical time for yellow-eyed penguin chicks who will start to fledge.
The first of Lisa's patients is a yellow-eyed penguin from the Catlins which two surfers noticed was injured and reported to us prior to Christmas.
Lisa's gained some publicity since arriving and you can read more below: