Punta San Juan Program

BACKGROUND

Punta San Juan (PSJ) is a 54 hectare peninsula located on the southern coast of Peru, and is protected by a 1.2 kilometer wall. PSJ is one of the 33 network of sites called: “Reserva Nacional Sistema de Islas, Islotes y Puntas Guaneras” that protects marine biodiversity and stands on the shoulders of the 150+ year old management system of seabird guano  promoted by the Peruvian government.

MISSION

PSJ's mission is to deepen the knowledge on the marine-coastal ecosystems of the Humboldt Current in Peru and to promote the conservation of biodiversity as a value of local and worldwide importance.

OCEANARIUM PARTNERSHIP

Punta San Juan Program operates thanks to the support of zoological societies from around the globe that want to contribute to conservation in the wild. Since 2000, the sponsorship from zoos and aquariums are the driving force behind the conservation efforts at Punta San Juan Program.  Their funding covers the annual budget and employs the PSJ Program staff, a qualified team of Peruvians who are committed to conservation of the wildlife at this amazing protected area. 

Bournemouth Oceanarium partnered with PSJ in 2022 which was essential to the PSJ program operations. The Oceanarium has raised over £8,000 since partnering with PSJ since 2022 and continues to raise money for these vulnerable penguins with daily charity donations which are encouraged during penguin feeding presentations. The Oceanarium organised several fundraising challenges to help achieve these contributions, including a five-kilometre run in penguin onesies, a chilli sauce challenge, egg roulette and a skydive by our brave keepers! Conservation programmes such as PSJ play a significant role in driving the Oceanarium forward and reflects our passion for wildlife. No matter how small or big the donations are, each one is hugely appreciated as anyone who comes forward helps achieve our goal for this amazing cause.

The Oceanarium is now selling penguin adoption packs to raise further awareness about these vulnerable birds. Find out more information here.

HOW CAN I SUPPORT THE PUNTA SAN JUAN PROGRAM?

If you would like to donate to this wonderful cause, please email info@oceanarium.co.uk for more information. We thank you for everyone's contributions!