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Kangaroo Island Penguin Centre

Kingscote Wharf, Kingscote, Kangaroo Island, South Australia 5223, Australia
(08) 8553 3112
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Ranked #9 of 9 attractions in Kingscote
Type: Tours, Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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Adelaide, Australia
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58 reviews 58 reviews
18 attraction reviews
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29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

These are really dedicated people who are trying to preserve a small colony of penguins along the foreshore at Kingscote. You start at the centre, where there is a very good aquarium and interpretive area. Then into the darkness with the guidance of a local. The penguins are a bit scarce at the moment. The sealions are taking their numbers... More

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Brisbane
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

We were disappointed to only see two penguins in there boroughs and non coming ashore. We understand that these are wild animals and that the NZ Sea Lions are feeding on them. Our group was split into 2 - the other guide was much more informative.

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Barry Wales
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

To go out at night with these guys is fantastic they really care about the wildlife and want to pass there love of them onto you. it is well worth the money and the staff are very helpful

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SFO
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

This is not Antarctica, so don't except a million penguins. It's a very small attraction, with a few birds that are only seen at night. You can get up close, but it's so dark, it's difficult to see them even when you're only a few feet away. The price is also high for what it's worth, but it all goes... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

We were really disappointed with this tour. I understand that you can't control wild animals, but if you are offering a tour that may only see 2 penguins you should also charge accordingly.. $60 or so for 4 people to see 2 penguins is really quite poor. The guide knew a lot of info and he was good, but the... More

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Burgess Hill, United Kingdom
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Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

We went along for the evening tour of the Little Penguin Colony. This also includes star viewing but it was cloudy when we were there. Our guide was very entertaining and very knowledgeable about wildlife in general, not just the penguins. (Very different to one of the reviews below). We saw quite a few but told it was a 'quiet'... More

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Vevey, Switzerland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2013

The team is highly engaged and trying their very best to inform the guests well. Overall, it is not soo impressive, since you only see the penguins in the dark (unlike South Africa, Argentina or N.Z.), so therefore only 4 stars. Anyway, 40 Dollars for a family of 4 is OK and our kids found it very exciting.

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Aldinga, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

As a "local" I've been to The Island as we call it several times. What I'm about to put down here will seem negative, as far as your enjoyment of this wonderful is, But here goes. To our International Visitors, welcome to Australia's wildlife haven. You have spent a lot of money, and taken long journeys to be with us.... More

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Sandweiler, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

This tour is a complete waste of money. The guide was very unprofessional and lacked any knowledge of the subject. At the time of our visit there were only 3 penguins and we asked to get our money back and not do the tour, but we were told to either do the tour or loose our money!! so it is... More

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Lewis Center, Ohio
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2013

Unprofessional guide only exceeded by her lack of knowledge of the subject. A real amateur hour. Save your money.

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