Calls for London Aquarium penguins to be released
Summary
Animal welfare groups are calling for the release of 15 gentoo penguins held in captivity at the London Aquarium. Protesters argue the penguins live in poor conditions without natural sunlight or fresh air. The aquarium says the penguin habitat is designed with expert help to allow normal behaviors.Key Facts
- 15 penguins have been kept in captivity at the London Aquarium since May 2011.
- Animal welfare groups, Freedom For Animals and Born Free, led a protest with about 250 to 300 people.
- Protesters claim the penguins live in a basement environment without access to natural sunlight or fresh air.
- The penguin habitat includes a pool that is six to seven feet deep.
- Merlin Entertainments owns the aquarium and many other attractions in the UK.
- Sea Life Aquarium states the penguin habitat allows for normal behaviors and provides privacy.
- Freedom For Animals started a campaign called Free The Fifteen in January 2024 to release these penguins.
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