It's not a well known fact, but the Little Penguins who call Phillip Island home, are the smallest penguins in the world and are distinguished by their unique indigo-blue and off white feathers. With the North Melbourne Kangaroos proudly donning the blue and white too, the synergy was obvious and the boys at Arden Street were called in to help celebrate the Philip Island Nature Park's 80th Anniversary since the first Penguin Parade at Phillip Island.
"I actually went to the Penguin Parade last year with my family and we had a ball," Harvey told kangaroos.com.au.
"My son Cooper and daughter Lacie loved getting up close with the penguins as they came up the beach and headed home along Summerland peninsula."
Jack Ziebell was one of the midfielders charged with displaying a large birthday cake while posing for a photo for the Herald Sun.
With March declared 'Penguin Month', the first 80 North supporters who sign up as members will receive a Phillip Island Nature Parks Three Parks Pass, allowing them entry to the Penguin Parade, Koala Conservation Centre and Churchill Island Heritage Farm.
"We're happy to help out our little furry friends in Phillip Island and it's really a great experience for families and couples to get along to," Harvey added.
"It's just another little bonus of becoming a member at North Melbourne."
The celebrations will culminate on Wednesday 23rd March at Federation Square when Phillip Island Nature Parks attempt to set a Guinness World Record, building the Biggest Little Penguin burrow. The four square metre large burrow will be big enough to enter and once inside, you can learn all about these quirky little creatures by viewing the interpretational display
