After narrowly surviving shark predation, this resilient feathered spirit pulled through! Thanks to the SANCCOB team, an African penguin dubbed ‘AP080’ gets to enjoy the beautiful, happy ending we all…
SANCCOB is standing in the critically endangered African Penguin’s corner, as wild seabirds face a bird flu outbreak. Cape Town, South Africa (07 November 2025) – Cases of Highly…
The dedicated SANCCOB team celebrated the major success of releasing 11 African Penguins back into the ocean over the weekend, offering a touching symbol of hope for these critically endangered…
Thanks to Que and the SANCCOB team, an African Penguin chick has another shot at surviving. Cape Town, South Africa (06 October 2025) – When a fluffy African Penguin…
Cape Town conservation teams have been responding to a avian flu outbreak, urging residents to help protect local seabirds by reporting any sick or dead birds. Cape Town, South…
In a heartwarming “full-circle” moment, nine African penguins, rescued and rehabilitated by SANCCOB, were released back into the wild, marking a significant victory for marine conservation. Cape Town, South…
Two Eastern Cape hikers turned their love for nature into something good, raising over R30,000 for SANCCOB and the endangered African Penguin. Gqeberha, South Africa (06 August 2025) –…
A new seabird nursery at SANCCOB will incubate eggs and rear orphaned and abandoned chicks. Cape Town, South Africa (31 July 2025) – A new seabird nursery, described as…
The Gqeberha branch of SANCCOB is bringing the community together in the name of raising funds for penguins; are you ready to get plodding? Gqeberha, South Africa (08 July…
SANCCOB has received incredible funding support from the Relate Bracelet team over the years, joining Gogos, who bead with marine heroes in an effort to save penguins. South Africa…
Where mind meets heart
“Man has never made any material as resilient as the human spirit” - Ben Williams
