A little rehab‑center glow‑up: SAPREC’s penguin pool has been fully relined thanks to KruShan supporters. Safe water, strong swimmers, better chances for release. Thank you for making this possible. 🐧💙

Cooperation, not competition. Today an African penguin named Schalk is back in the wild. 🌊 This is why empathy-led conservation matters. 🤍 Full story and release video ↓ www.krushanfoundation.org/schalk-road-... #AfricanPenguins #NotBy2035 #Conservation

Tiberius hasn’t met a penguin yet, but he’d show up with kindness first. If you want more stories that remind you what care can look like, subscribe to our newsletter and walk with us. www.krushanfoundation.org/subscribe/ #NotBy2035 #doglove #penguins www.youtube.com/shorts/Octg6...

🐧💝 Happy Valentine’s Day. We're working to make sure the critically endangered African penguins' love stories continue. The penguins tried to make you a heart in the sand. It… looks like a potato. But it’s a loving potato. #ValentinesDay #AfricanPenguins #SavePenguins #Conservation #NotBy2035

African penguins are known to bust a move. We're here to bust three myths about penguins. Do you have a question or want a fact check? Let us know in the comments. #NotBy2035 #AfricanPenguins #PenguinFacts #MythBusting

❤️ Hope is powerful. 🌊 Action is necessary. 🐧 Recovery is possible. #ReverseTheRed #AfricanPenguins #ConservationHope #ProtectWildlife #NotBy2035

Fresh out of the waves and reporting for colony shenanigans. #NotBy2035 #africanpenguin #endangeredspecies #birds #marinelife #penguinlove

Rocky: • Survived sunburn • Survived arrested molt • Survived a shark bite • Survived us worrying about him nonstop Twice rescued. Twice released. 10/10 penguin. Highly resilient. Would absolutely root for again. 🐧💙 His story → www.krushanfoundation.org/rockys-incre...

The January KruShan Foundation newsletter is up. Your feedback shaped our next steps, and your support powered real wins for critically endangered African penguins. Come see what you helped move forward in 2025 and our plans for 2026. www.krushanfoundation.org/wp-content/u...

Happy Penguin Appreciation Day! #penguinappreciationday #Africanpenguins #penguinlovers #endangeredspecies #birds #marinelife

Today, January 17, 2026, the BBNJ Agreement officially enters into force as international law, creating the first-ever legally binding shield to protect marine biodiversity on the high seas Read our blog post to explore the impact on African penguins. www.krushanfoundation.org/what-is-the-...

We had a nice crowd for our free showing of David Attenborough's Ocean documentary on Wednesday evening. Thank you to the Wimberley Village Library for the venue and the popcorn.

One of our donors sent us the license plate cover. Feeling the love!

Behind every ripple of change is someone who cares. Get to know one of the changemakers fueling our work to protect critically endangered African penguins from extinction. #NotBy2035

As promised, here's an update on the progress of the rescued abandoned African penguin chicks. 12 more chicks were released to their home colony on Dyer Island. Thank you, donors, who helped us support our partner. It feels good to save lives, doesn't it? www.krushanfoundation.org/braving-the-...

Free screening of Ocean, David Attenborough’s stirring 2025 documentary about the life within, and threats facing, our planet’s oceans. This event is a heartfelt gift from Shannon and Kruger du Plessis, Co-founders of KruShan Foundation. Register on Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.com/e/screening-...

The donor match ends tonight; hope doesn’t. It’s the final day to get your gift matched at 50%, but your care for these chicks can continue long after the match ends. We’re so moved by the penguin love. We'll let you know how they're doing. Donate: www.krushanfoundation.org/donations/

High impact giving. A 50% match through October 25. A favorable exchange rate. 32 abandoned African penguin chicks, each a future parent to at least 45 more African penguins. That's a lot of multipliers. Fuel the future with one powerful gift. 💙 Donate: www.krushanfoundation.org/donations/

Wads didn’t want to share. He’s a penguin, not a podcast guest. He did it for the chicks. Grumpy. Low-key legendary. Reluctantly open. 🐧 Read Waddlesworth Gets Real in bio. Do you have a question for Wads? Let us know in the comments. #WaddlesworthWednesday #NotBy2035

Each chick can raise at least 45 African penguins over its lifetime. We're not just saving these chicks, we're securing the future of the species. Help us feed, heal, and release these tiny legends. Every dollar=penguin power. Donate in bio or here: www.krushanfoundation.org/donations/ #NotBy2035

This is what our partners do. They put African penguins first. This is what genuine collaboration and principled partnership look like: no ego, no turf wars, just deep respect, open communication, and a shared commitment to species survival. #NotBy2035 #birds #conservation #penguins

When you donate, we'll let you know exactly how your donation, plus the 50% match, will support these furry babies and the number of lives you're changing. We'll also let you know when these chicks are reunited with their families. Donate: www.krushanfoundation.org/donations/

32 tiny survivors need us. Through October 25, a generous sponsor will match 50% of every donation up to $5,000, helping us turn heartbreak into hope. Give an African penguin chick the chance to return home. Donate link in bio. www.krushanfoundation.org/wp-content/u...

Emergency chick rescue. 32 African penguins. Launching tomorrow. The timing’s rough. If you’re tempted to say “Go Fund Yourselves,” we get it. But if you can give, we’ve got a 50% match ready to increase your impact. No guilt. No pressure. Just penguins, people, and a whole lot of 💙.

It’s International African Penguin Awareness Day. They’re not just cute. They’re climate indicators. Ocean storytellers. Canary-in-the-coal-mine types, but with flippers. Their decline reflects broken systems that reach us all, whether you’re in Cape Town or Kansas. #NotBy2035 #NOOW

Penguins follow fish, not funding hubs. That’s why we have partnered with SAPREC, a small seabird rescue center doing vital work far from the spotlight. More coast. More penguins protected. More proof that small orgs can drive big change. 🧡 www.krushanfoundation.org/from-shore-t... #NotBy2035

A great loss, but what a life. Thank you, Jane. We honor your legacy of science, environmental conservation, and hope. #ThankYouJane #WildlifeConservation #NotBy2035

This Saturday in Austin: #penguins, purpose, and a whole lot of “wait… seriously?” moments. We’re bringing the story of Africa’s endangered penguins to the library joyfully, urgently, community-powered, and full of heart. Come curious. Leave squadified. #atx #NotBy2035 #BirdsWithAttitude #ATXEvents

“Saving one bird won’t change the world…” But it will change the world for that one bird. 🐧 Squad up. Show up. Speak up. #PenguinProtector #OneBirdMatters #SquadForTheWaddle #NotBy2035

While KruShan Foundation focuses on protecting critically endangered African penguins, that doesn't mean we lack love for other animals--our very spoiled Maltese, Tiberius (named after Captain Kirk's (#StarTrek) middle name). 🖖 It's his house, and we just get to live here. #NationalDogDay #DogLovers

Penguin metabolism. African penguins eat about 14% of their body weight, or up to 21 pounds of fish, a day. If we did that, we’d eat: 84 tacos, or 3 Thanksgiving dinners, or 1 very regrettable all-you-can-eat buffet visit All in one day And they still waddle like champs. #NotBy2035 #penguinfacts

How tall is an African penguin? About two feet; think toddler in a tux. And like toddlers, they’re feisty, pint-sized powerhouses bursting with personality. They may be half the height of an Emperor penguin, but they’ve got double the charm. Every inch is worth protecting. #NotBy2035 #penguinfacts

Even if you’re landlocked, marine protected areas (MPAs) matter. 🌀 They stabilize our climate by absorbing carbon. 🧼 They produce over half our oxygen and filter pollutants. 🍽️ They feed us 🐧 They protect species and habitats we all cherish. Got a favorite ocean memory? #MPADay

Help shape the future of penguin protection. Got 2 minutes and a big heart? Take our quick survey to share what inspires you, what fuels your climate-hero cape, and how we can build a more joy-filled community together. Your voice = essential conservation equipment. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Sonny came to our African penguin presentation on Wednesday night—and let's just say, his passion for penguins was impossible to miss! 🐧💙 Sporting a shirt that proudly proclaimed his love for the coolest birds around, Sonny gifted us his hand-drawn penguin masterpiece. Thank you, Sonny!

Wads Waddlewalker believes a $20.35 (#NotBy2035) donation is just right. In South Africa, it converts to a game-changing 361 rand—enough to feed an African penguin for five days as it recovers from illness or injury. May the Force be with us all. Donate: www.krushanfoundation.org/protector/

The cool people will be here Wednesday night. 😂 Seriously, we'd love for you to join us. We're anything but boring because saving wildlife should stir your soul, not put you to sleep. RSVP: www.newbraunfels.gov/Calendar.asp... #presentation #speaking #newbraunfels #endangeredspecies #birdlovers

🌊 What happens when two forces for penguin protection team up? Just ask Christine Wessels of Dyer Island Conservation Trust, one of our partners in South Africa. 🐧✨ #NotBy2035 #africanpenguins #endangeredspecies #NOOW #TestimonialTuesday www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUnd...

Chocolate is an indulgence requiring delicate ecosystems (cacao trees thrive only in specific tropical climates). African penguins depend on precise marine conditions. Both are indicators of environmental health—when their habitats falter, it’s a warning that something bigger is melting down.

🐧 Why should you care about African penguins on World Ocean Day? 🌊 Because they’re more than adorable—they’re the ocean’s early warning system. They are the canaries in the coal mine, except in this case, the coal mine is our ocean. #WorldOceanDay #AfricanPenguins #MarineConservation #SaveTheSeas

🌍 Happy International Day for Biodiversity! 🐧🐝🐘 Let’s celebrate the weird, the wonderful, and the wildly important! 🌱 Plant something. 🌞 Take a break outside. 💚 Support conservation. What's your favorite living thing? #biodiversityday #NotBy2035 #Africanpenguin

🐧Join us in making the last chapter one of hope. Together, we can ensure that this is not a story of loss, but of survival. Be part of the movement. Be part of the solution. Be a Penguin Protector. Links in bio. #NotBy2035 #africanpenguin #endangeredspecies #penguinprotector #birds #marinelife

Happy Endangered Species Day. No, of course it's not a happy day. A reminder that African penguins—and many others—need more than awareness; they need action. 🐧💔 Every effort counts. Let’s make sure ‘endangered’ doesn’t become ‘extinct.’ #EndangeredSpeciesDay #SaveThePenguins #NotBy2035

Become a Penguin Protector. www.krushanfoundation.org. #NotBy2035 #Africanpenguin #savethepenguins #endangeredspecies

Bigger isn’t always better. 🚀 In a world where size is often mistaken for strength, KruShan Foundation thrives because we’re small. Being small means being nimble, personal, and fiercely dedicated, just like the African penguins we protect. 🐧💙

Relationship goals? She dug. He stood guard. She flung sand. He took it like a champ. Both African penguins will incubate the eggs and tend to the chicks. Stony Point African penguin colony, Betty's Bay, South Africa. #NotBy2035 #Africanpenguins #NOOW #endangeredspecies #animalbehavior

Conservation isn’t only about saving penguins—it’s about keeping the ocean ecosystems we all rely on healthy. Penguins are a warning sign, much like a canary in a coal mine. Learn more at www.krushanfoundation.org. #NotBy2035 #Africanpenguins #birds #oceanconservation #endangeredspecies

Thank you, thank you, Sir David Attenborough, for inspiring us and so many others. You are a priceless treasure! 💙 #davidattenborough #ocean #sirdavidattenborough