Meet the Wildlife

On your Kangaroo Island trip you must come out on a Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari and meet the locals! We know exactly where to find the wildlife including wild dolphins and seals. Tour Kangaroo Island’s coast on a personalised Kangaroo Island Ocean Safari and we can assure you that the wildlife will be just as happy to see you, as you are to see them!

Long-Nosed Fur Seal

These seals were hunted nearly extinction after the whalers and sealers arrive in South Australia in the 1800's. They have made a remarkable recovery and their numbers now exceed over 20,000. You will see these seals frolicking in the water or just resting up on the rocks after being out in the ocean after days of fishing.

Bottlenose Dolphins

Penneshaw is the home to the Bottlenose Dolphin. These dolphins live in pods close to the Kangaroo Island coastline. They will often have a calf or two swimming alongside them, which can be seen from our vessel. If they choose they will swim right up to the boat and say 'hello'.

Common Dolphins

Common Dolphins also cruise along the coastline and are easily identified by their hourglass pattern with an obvious yellow or cream colour. These dolphins can be travel in large pods that are amazing to see.

Australian Sea Lion

Australian Sea Lions are one of the rarest pinniped species and can only be found in certain locations in South Australia and Western Australia. You will be able to tell the difference between the male and female quite distinctly. The mail is much larger and has chocolate fur whilst the female has a silver or grey fur.

White-Bellied Sea Eagle

These powerful raptors nest along the Kangaroo Island coastline. They are often seen soaring above the water, then diving down to pick up a fish for dinner and taking back to the rocks to feast on. The White-Bellied Sea Eagle is an endangered species and is a truly magnificent bird of prey.

Southern Right Whales

Southern Right Whale

Southern Right Whales make an appearance on their migration from Antarctic waters to the Great Australian Bight. Watch in awe as these majestic mammals cruise, roll, dive and slap their large pectoral fins. Often spotted with the new calves, they seek the sheltered, shallow waters off of Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island to rest and feed.

Humpback Whale

These whales are the acrobats of the sea and seasonally from May-September you may spot them on safari. They travel through the waters off of the Kangaroo Island coastline and are known to launch themselves out of the water. A truly spectacular sight to see.

Pied Cormorant

These cute black and white seabirds are a popular sight on our tour, often seen hanging out on the rocks and at the wharf at Penneshaw. While on shore they are usually seen in large numbers as they dry off after diving for fish. If there is a fish school nearby you may even get to see them diving for their supper!