Sea Life penguins kept in basement to get better home with daylight
Summary
Sea Life London Aquarium will move its 14 gentoo penguins to a new enclosure that has natural light and a bigger pool. The company running the aquarium, Merlin Entertainments, also plans to stop breeding gentoo penguins at both the London and Birmingham centers.Key Facts
- There are currently 14 gentoo penguins living in a basement enclosure at Sea Life London with no daylight.
- The new enclosure will have natural light and a larger swimming area.
- The improved home will be designed with advice from a wild penguin expert.
- Merlin Entertainments is working with animal welfare groups like Freedom for Animals, Born Free Foundation, and PETA.
- The company will stop breeding gentoo penguins at both Sea Life London and Birmingham.
- The new penguin enclosure will serve as a conservation research center.
- Full details about the new enclosure will be announced in September.
- Animal welfare groups welcomed the changes but noted captivity remains an ethical concern.
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