Little Penguins - Melbourne Zoo, Victoria, Australia

Little penguins waddle past the camera in this close-up view of their habitat at Melbourne Zoo. The low viewpoint brings the birds almost eye to eye with viewers, showing their compact bodies, pale bellies and dark backs as they pause, preen or walk along the edge of the enclosure.

Part of the zoo’s Wild Sea area, the habitat introduces a seabird native to Victoria’s coastline. Little penguins spend much of their lives at sea, using their flippers to propel themselves underwater. On land, their upright stance and short steps reveal a different side of these capable swimmers.

The daily routine includes feeding, keeper health checks and time in the pool, alongside quieter periods spent resting and maintaining their feathers. Birds may gather near the lens or move out of sight into other parts of the habitat, so the number visible changes throughout the day.

Did You Know? Little penguins are the world’s smallest penguins and the only penguins that breed along Australia’s coastline.

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