West Coast Blue Penguin Trust

About the Blue Penguin Trust
The West Coast Blue Penguin Trust was established in 2006. It’s aim is to conserve the South Island West Coast Blue Penguins and their habitat. The trust raises funds for further research on the penguins and works with the community to raise awareness by education and advocacy. Blue Penguins are a near threatened species in slow decline and need our protection from coastal development, predators, traps and road kill.

Supporting the Blue Penguin Trust
For further information and donations please contact the Trust at RD1 Runanga, West Coast, New Zealand.

About the Blue Penguin Trust
Family Spheniscidae
Maori Name Korora
Scientific Name Eudyptula minor
Common Names Little Penguin,
Blue Penguin,
Little Blue Penguin,
Fairy Penguin
Colour Slate blue plumage;
white chin,
throat and shirt front;
blue-grey flippers
Standing height 35–43cm
Flipper length 11–13cm
Weight Avg. 1100–1200g
Breeding range New Zealand,
Chatham Islands,
Southern Australia