In 2000, the South African Marine Rehabilitation and Education Centre (SAMREC), a non-profit organisation, was formed mainly to care for sick or injured African Penguins because of their vulnerability; now we see our work as vital, particularly as St Croix Island in our bay is now the biggest breeding colony in the world. Samrec is open from 09h30 to 15h30 every day except for Christmas and New Year. Tours of the bird hospital and premises can take place at any time. One of the best times to be at SAMREC is at 14h30 at which time one can watch their dedicated volunteers and staff feed the penguin patients. The feeding of the penguins can also be watched from the Flying Penguin coffee shop whilst one enjoys a light meal and/or a cup of coffee.