Flax for penguins: Supporting the International Antarctic Centre

The International Antarctic Centre reached out again this year for support with its penguin habitat, and we were pleased to help. For the third year, the Citycare Property Christchurch Road Landscapes team is pleased to support the rescued little penguins at the International Antarctic Centre by delivering harvested flax from sites the team maintains. 

Keepers hide the flax around the habitat, encouraging the penguins to search for it and carry it back to their nests. Both male and female penguins take part in nest-building, which supports natural behaviour and provides enrichment and mental stimulation.

Our team regularly maintains flax across several sites to preserve clear sightlines. Repurposing some of it for the penguins reduces landfill waste and gives the fibrous material a useful purpose while supporting the penguins and their keepers.