Welcome to the wonderful world of Taro and his friends! In this post, we’ll introduce you to Taro, a fairy penguin who loves to surf and stay active, and his incredible friends: Aunty Winter Pearl, Bubbles the Koala, Cash the Green Snake, Ace the Kelpie and Sydney the Lorikeet.
Each character has their unique hobbies, passions and quirks that make them special. Get ready to learn 5 fun facts about each character and see how they inspire creativity, kindness and curiosity in everyday life.
1. Meet Taro the Blue Penguin: Surf loving and fitness enthusiast
Taro is the heart of the group and lives by the ocean where he surfs and teaches water safety.
Fun Facts:
🐧 1. Taro’s Home Sweet Home
Taro comes from Sydney Harbour, Gadigal Country, but he’s inspired by the penguins of Phillip Island, Bunurong/Boonwurrung Country in Victoria. Fairy penguins don’t just live in Antarctica — they also waddle along Australia’s coastlines!
🎨 2. Eco-Friendly Surfer
Taro’s favourite colour is ocean blue, and it matches his love of surfing! 🌊 His favourite surfboard is made from sustainable bamboo, so he can ride the waves and care for the planet at the same time.
💪🏽 3. Fitness with Friends
Taro keeps fit by surfing, swimming, gym sessions with Ace the Kelpie 🐕, and beach yoga with Bubbles the Koala 🐨. He even started a 30 Day Fitness Challenge for Beginners to encourage everyone to move their bodies in fun ways.
🌱 4. Ocean Protector
When Taro isn’t catching waves, he’s rallying the community for beach clean-up days. 🐚♻️ He’s passionate about keeping the ocean safe for penguins, fish, and all his friends.
🍉 5. Healthy Snack Lover
Taro’s go-to snack is fresh mango with coconut flakes 🥭🥥 — yum! He loves fuelling his adventures with healthy, tasty treats that give him energy to surf, play, and explore.
2. Winter Pearl: The Green-Thumbed Traveler who loves spending time with family
Aunty Winter Pearl has a hearty laugh, loves spending time in her garden and can’t resist discovering new places while keeping a loving eye on her elders and family.
Fun Facts:
🌿 1. Garden Inspired by Home
Winter Pearl’s favourite gardening show is ABC’s Gardening Australia 🌱, which inspired her to create a relaxed jungle filled with native grasses, fruit, vegetables, and plants from her island home. Read her Top 5 Gardening Tips for Beginners to get started in your own backyard!
🥭 2. Sharing is Caring
She’s always sharing fresh produce from her garden with Taro, their friends, and neighbours. From pawpaw and limes to leafy greens, her generosity keeps everyone nourished and connected. 🥬💚
📓 3. Journals Full of Stories
Winter Pearl loves journaling about her travels, her parents’ stories, and the places she’s visited. Her journals are filled with sketches, notes, and reflections, making them little treasures of memory and creativity. ✍️🌸
🍰 4. Family Feast Queen
She enjoys baking and cooking for family gatherings, and her recipes are famous! Everyone loves her chilli mango salad, apple crumble, and creamy tapioca dessert. 🍎🥭🍮
🖤 5. A Necklace of Love
Aunty’s favourite piece of jewellery is her black pearl necklace, a gift from her grandmother. She wears it proudly whenever she volunteers to care for elders in her neighbourhood — a symbol of love, family, and respect. 🌺🤍
Bubbles the Koala: All about Mindfulness and Celebrations
Bubbles brings calm and balance, but she’s also the life of the party.
Fun Facts:
🏡 1. Mindful Every Day
Bubbles practices meditation and deep breathing daily 🌿💨, often surrounded by the soothing scents of her favourite eucalyptus and lavender oils. She shares mindfulness tips with her friends to help everyone feel calm and relaxed.
🧘 2. Yoga Teacher Extraordinaire
Bubbles teaches yoga to her friends and loves trying new poses. Whether it’s a gentle tree pose or a tricky balance, she always makes it fun and supportive. ✨🧘
🎉 3. Event Planner with Heart
Bubbles has a special talent for planning events that are inclusive, accessible, and filled with joy. From small gatherings to big celebrations, she makes sure everyone feels welcome. 🎈💖
🎄 4. Christmas is Her Favourite
Her favourite holiday is Christmas 🎄, when she creates homemade decorations and transforms her space into a magical wonderland. She loves adding personal touches that make everyone smile.
🌱 5. Sustainable & Creative
Bubbles loves to experiment with recycled materials for events and designs. ♻️✨ Her passion for sustainable design means she’s always finding new ways to celebrate without harming the planet.
Cash the Snake: Our Savvy and Stylish Money Educator who makes finance fun
Cash is wise beyond her years and is all about helping her friends succeed.
Fun Facts:
📚1. Smart and supportive
Cash is a true bookworm who loves reading about self-improvement and new ideas. She often shares her favourite lessons with her friends, giving them little pep talks about believing in themselves.
🌱 2. Self-Taught & Determined
She’s learned about money through trial and error, proving that mistakes can be some of our best teachers. Cash is a big believer in lifelong learning and often says, “Self-improvement is a journey.” ✨🐍
👗 3. Fashion with Flair
Cash loves fashion, style, and second-hand shopping. She enjoys finding unique treasures in thrift stores and showing that style doesn’t have to cost a fortune. 👒💚
🥗 4. Foodie at Heart
Cash adores food, especially when it’s home-cooked. Her favourites are Aunty Winter Pearl’s chilli mango salad, garden-fresh veggies, and meals shared with Taro and the gang. 🥭🥒🍚
🔎 5. Friendly & Misunderstood
Many people think snakes are scary, but Cash proves otherwise. As a green tree snake, she’s non-venomous, gentle, and helpful in the garden — keeping ecosystems balanced and pest under control. 🌿🐍
Ace the Kelpie: Recipe hacks, Outdoor Adventures and music lover
Ace is the go-to guide for camping trips, simple, nutritious meals and awesome playlists.
Fun Facts:
🏕 1. Camping Pro
Ace knows the best camping spots in Australia, from the Blue Mountains to Kakadu. He’s always planning the next adventure and sharing easy camping tips with his friends.
🍲 2. Campfire Chef
His favourite recipe? Lentil stew cooked over the fire! Get the recipe! 🍲🔥 Ace also experiments with budget-friendly meals and protein-rich smoothies to keep everyone fuelled for adventures.
🎶 3. Music & Mates
Ace loves sharing not just camping tips but also new music artists he discovers. He and Taro are always sharing new playlists and music genres. Whether around the fire or on the road, Ace always has the perfect playlist ready. 🎸🎵
🌱 4. Garden to Plate
Passionate about local, seasonal produce, Ace often works with Aunty Winter Pearl in her garden. Together they grow fresh food to use in delicious, healthy recipes. 🥕🌿
🚐 5. Adventure Planner
Ace loves learning about the best camp setups and travel hacks. Whether it’s a campervan road trip or hiking with Taro and the crew, he makes sure every journey runs smoothly. 🚐🌟
Sydney the Rainbow Lorikeet: Tech Savvy Innovator Who loves AI
Sydney is the tech wizard of the group, always finding creative ways to use technology for good.
Fun Facts:
🎨 1. Digital Artist
Sydney creates digital art inspired by Australia’s diverse landscapes, from rainforests to the Red Centre. Their art is a blend of bright colours and bold imagination. 🌏🎨
💻 2. Coding Teacher
They love teaching kids about coding and AI through fun, interactive workshops. Sydney believes learning tech should feel like play! 🤖✨
🌱 3. Eco-Tech Champion
Sydney uses smart home technology to reduce their carbon footprint. They show how tech can help us live more sustainably while protecting the planet. 🌱🔋
📅 4. Organiser Extraordinaire
Sydney loves helping Taro and the gang by creating and managing AI-powered schedules for their adventures and passions. They’re the planner who keeps everything running smoothly! 🗓️🤩
🌐 5. Virtual Explorer
One of Sydney’s favourite hobbies is exploring the virtual world of wildlife education, learning about animals and habitats, then sharing what they discover with their friends. 🦘🦉🦎
Taro and his friends are the kind of community that everyone needs in their life – they are role models who inspire us to live active, creative and mindful lives, courageously and generously. Whether it’s surfing with Taro, meditating with Bubbles or learning tech with Sydney, there’s something for everyone to enjoy and learn. Stay tuned for more adventures from Taro and his friends.
