Penguin Protectors Warrnambool - Educational Experience
The Middle Island Project’s educational experience, Penguin Protectors Warrnambool, is a fun and engaging education experience with the opportunity to take a photo with one of our Maremma dogs! During this experience, you will learn about Little Penguins and the importance of protecting them. You will also learn about how our world-first conservation project uses Maremma guardian dogs to look after the colony of Little Penguins on Middle Island, Warrnambool. All funds raised from these experiences go directly towards the care of the Middle Island Project Maremma dogs and conservation of the Little Penguins.
Penguin Protectors Warrnambool is open for public bookings, experiences are conducted at Flagstaff Hill during the Easter Holidays.
Book online Here
Dates and times will be uploaded onto the above site when bookings are available.
About the experience
Please make sure you read the information below before arriving for the Middle Island Penguin Project Experience. Please wear comfortable clothes suitable to the weather, appropriate footwear and bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen to protect yourself from the elements. The experience involves a short walk from entry to the tour site.
Please note there is no seating available so make sure your footwear is appropriate and comfortable.
The experience will leave from Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum (89 Merri Street). Middle Island Project staff will be identified by a yellow high-visibility uniform and will be waiting at The Falls of Halladale Anchor. Cost of activity does not include entry to Flagstaff Hill where applicable.
No refunds will be provided with less than 24 hours notices of guests withdrawing from the experience. If the experience is cancelled by the operator, a refund will be arranged. In the event of extreme weather, the experience may be altered (including possible relocation to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village (indoor facility) or cancelled. Participants will be advised via mobile phone at least one hour prior to the designated start time.
During the experience, guests must not make any contact with the Maremma dog and must remain calm and quiet when approaching the Maremma dog for a photo. For any queries call 1800 556 111. In extreme and unsuitable weather conditions, the experience may be cancelled, guests will then be notified in advance and receive a full refund.
Group Bookings
The Middle Island Project welcomes group bookings by schools, tour groups and other organisations year-round. Bookings are available for the Penguin Protectors Warrnambool experience held at Stingray Bay and for in-house presentations (travel costs may apply).
To enquire about bookings please email: green@warrnambool.vic.gov.au
We will endeavour to respond to your query within 7 days.
Important Information
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of the Maremma dogs, participants will be unable to pat/make contact with the dogs. Participants need to remain calm and quiet around the dogs including while having a photo. Participants must listen to and follow instructions given by Middle Island Project staff, who reserve the right to remove the dog if necessary for their safety and wellbeing.
The experience DOES NOT go to Middle Island. We are trying to protect the fragile Little Penguin colony and therefore need to keep people off the island so that the seabirds are not disturbed.
Cancellation and Weather Policy
In the event of extreme weather the experience may be relocated or cancelled at the discretion of Middle Island Project Staff. In this case participants will be notified by mobile phone within the hour of the designated start time.
All bookings will be refunded in the event of cancellation by the Middle Island Project. In the event of a relocation, the experience may be held indoors at Flagstaff Hill- the location will be confirmed by mobile phone on the day.
If you need to cancel a booking, please contact us as soon as possible. No refunds will be provided with less than 48 hours’ notice of participants withdrawing from the experience.
Flagstaff Hill Education Program
For more information about the Education Program at Flagstaff Hill please visit
https://www.flagstaffhill.com/events/education
or contact Group Bookings fshbookings@warrnambool.vic.gov.au or (03) 5559 4600
