As of today, out of season, returns ~October. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
At St Andrews Bay, adults return to feed dependent chicks that form large communal creches.
Tens of thousands of chicks gather in dense groups while parents forage at sea.
The site hosts one of the largest king penguin colonies in the world, producing highly photogenic chick aggregations through the austral summer.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| St Andrews Bay Main Beach Landing |
| Salisbury Plain Overlook and Access Beach |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
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