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Kylie Minogue
To help celebrate the Penguin Foundation's 2nd Birthday Australian singer Kylie Minogue has become our latest Ambassador!
“One of my fondest childhood memories was our family’s trips to Phillip Island . It was our regular holiday destination and we always visited the fairy penguins. This was back in the ’70’s and involved treking through the scrub with blankets and torches. I’m thrilled the area and welfare of the fairy penguins has been preserved and hope they will find a place in the hearts of the many tourists who visit each year.” |
Joan Rivers
Comedy superstar Joan Rivers loves Phillip Island ’s Little Penguins. The American comedian took time out of her busy performance and appearance schedule to visit Phillip Island ’s famous little residents for the third time. |
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Dr. Katrina Warren
Celebrity Australian Vet, Dr. Katrina Warren helped celebrate the Penguin Foundation 1st Birthday.
"Happy 2nd Birthday to the Penguin Foundation. Thank you for your passion and dedication to caring for the precious Little Penguins. Your work is appreciated by animal lovers around the world."
“It has been an amazing experience to see the work of the Foundation and I feel very honored to be an Ambassador. I hope that people continue to support their adopted penguin by renewing their memberships and that more and more people adopt a penguin to help these gorgeous little creatures.”
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Andrew Denton
Australian talk show icon, Andrew Denton is a Penguin Foundation Ambassador after his colleagues adopted him a Little Penguin for his birthday.
The ABC’s Enough Rope star is an obvious fan of the Little Penguins on Phillip Island and was delighted to join our growing list of Penguin Foundation Ambassadors.
Here’s what Andrew had to say about his Ambassador role: “as a multiple visitor to Antarctica , I’ve always been a penguin fan and it’s great to be able to play a role in their conservation by promoting the Penguin Foundation and the work that they do. Life’s pretty tough for the little tackers so if I can contribute to helping researchers study their lives, we can hopefully ensure that lots more people can enjoy the natural wonder for the future.”
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Dr. Hugh Wirth
Dr Wirth is well known for his commitment to animal welfare. He has been President of the World Society for the Protection of Animals since 2004 and was President of RSPCA Australia between 1980-1983 and again since 1988. He has been National Councillor of RSPCA Australia since 1980 and President of RSPCA Victoria since 1972.
"I am delighted to wish the Penguin Foundation in Australia a very happy second birthday. The foundation has undertaken new research and conservation programs to benefit our wonderful little friends, which only reaffirms the importance of our Little Penguins in Australia . Congratulations to the researchers and rangers that work with the Little Penguins everyday and manage their welfare."
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Kerri-Anne Kennerly
Channel 9's Morning Show host Kerri-Anne Kennerly was the Penguin Foundation's 1000th member.
“It would be an absolute honour to become a Penguin Foundation ambassador”.
“I’m in very good company as an ambassador with people such as Andrew Denton and Dr David Suzuki, and I would be delighted to help in any way to assist the Penguin Foundation.”
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Dr. David Suzuki
David T. Suzuki PhD, Chair of the David Suzuki Foundation, is an award-winning scientist, environmentalist and broadcaster.
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Vika & Linda Bull
One of the most successful and best loved music acts in Australia . Audiences are impressed by their gorgeous sibling harmonies, rich voices and gospel tinged songs.
“Fantastic work to be only one year old and already have so many members! We wish you all the best for many successful years in the future and many happy and healthy penguins!”
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Jesse Martin
In 1999, aged 18 Jesse Martin became the youngest person in history to circumnavigate the world solo, nonstop and unassisted.
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Catriona Rowntree
Catriona Rowntree is well-known as the presenter of the Nine Network's Getaway program.
"Happy Birthday to not only our beloved Penguin Foundation, of whom I'm so proud, but to all the wee lil' penguins who have made it into the world successfully, since the Foundation began and are romping this earth with confidence knowing they have some true angels looking out for them. Well done!"
“I'm so proud of the work you do to secure the future happiness of our gorgeous Penguins, who bring in tourists from right around the globe, but the love and passion you show is admirable.”
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Tommy Haffey
A football legend, Tommy Hafey has coached 4 AFL teams - Richmond , Collingwood, Geelong and the Sydney Swans. He is one of only three coaches to have coached over 500 VFL/AFL games.
“I hope that people continue to support the Little Penguins and appreciate the natural beauty on their doorstep. It’s great to see people at the Penguin Parade and especially the kids, who get a kick out of seeing these little penguin beauties and come away with big smiles. It’s just great what the Penguin Foundation does - long may the good work continue.”
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Tara Brown
Journalist for Channel Nine’s 60 Minutes
"The Little Penguins of Phillip Island are a national treasure. The Foundation's birthday marks a year of dedication and hard work by those committed to ensuring the penguins' prosperous future. Congratulations and Happy Birthday."
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Honourable Greg Hunt
Federal Member for Flinders he is passionate about helping the community in which he grew up. Over the last few years we have achieved a lot for the Bass Coast/Phillip Island, Mornington Peninsula and Western Port communities including protection of the local environment.
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Vanessa Amorosi
Melbourne born, Vanessa Amarosi is an internationally acclaimed singer, songwriter and performer. Vanessa is a keen animal-lover and has the ambition of owning her own farm.
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Michael Klim OAM
A multiple Olympic and World Champion, Michael Klim is part of the star-studded group that has taken Australia back to the top of world swimming.
After a great career, Michael announced his retirement from the sport in June 2007 with his body unable to continue through to a fourth Olympic Games. Michael will now focus his energies on business interests and guest speaking work and will also enjoy spending more time with wife Lindy, daughter Stella and son Rocco.
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Jo Stanley
The Little Penguins celebrated Valentine’s Day in 2010 by welcoming Fox FM’s radio presenter Jo Stanley as their ambassador.“I’ve always adored the Little Penguins and remember visiting them as a child.“I’m thrilled be able to help the little guys, who from what I hear, get themselves into a little trouble.”Stanley is also now the proud parent of her own Little Penguin through the Adopt a Penguin program. She has named her Penguin Butch and will receive updates on its life throughout the year – including all the mischief it gets up to.
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Alan Fletcher
The Little Penguins commemorated the 25th anniversary of the TV series, Neighbours by welcoming actor Alan Fletcher as their latest ambassador.
Fletcher, known the world over for his role as Dr Karl Kennedy in Neighbours.
“I am excited help the Foundation protect these wonderful Australian icons.
Fletcher joins former Neighbours cast member Kylie Minogue, who is also a Penguin Ambassador, in helping the Foundation continue its important work.
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Dr. Alasdair Harris
Dr Alasdair Harris was selected as the 2010 Young Conservationist of the Year for his outstanding achievements in marine conservation. He is the founder of Blue Ventures, an organisation dedicated to protecting threatened marine areas and improving the livelihoods of local communities through conservation, education and sustainable tourism.
"Little Penguins are iconic, captivating birds, inspiring a sense of wonder for nature in so many people. I am hugely proud to be a Penguin Foundation Ambassador and have seen at first hand what the Foundation has been able to achieve as a result of its penguin adoption program.”
“The incredible work undertaken by the Nature Park in creating a link for its visitors to the remarkable marine wildlife of the Southern Ocean is truly inspiring. Australia should be proud of such a world class organisation that so successfully demonstrates how responsible tourism and nature conservation can work hand in hand."
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The Wiggles
The Little Penguins on Phillip Island are wiggling with joy at the annoucement of The Wiggles as their new Penguin Ambassadors.
The Wiggles will celebrate 20 years of children’s entertainment in 2011 and have sold more than 23 million DVDs worldwide and 7 million CDs. They are now seen in nearly 150 countries and are instantly recognised in their distinctive skivvies, Sam (Yellow), Murray (Red), Jeff (Purple) and Anthony (Blue).
“We are excited to be able to help such cute little guys who are loved by so many people around the world. The fact that they only weigh 1kg when fully grown is amazing! The Little Penguin colony on Phillip Island is extremely important and we are thrilled to be part of such a worthy and fun charity,” said Blue Wiggle, Anthony.
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