May Half Term – Hop along to Penguin Week!

King Penguin 1 - May Half Term -  Hop along to Penguin Week!

Visitors are invited to hop along to Birdland Park & Gardens over the May Half Term holidays (May 26th – June 3rd) and join in their Penguin Week celebrations.
There’s a packed programme of penguin-themed events and activities taking place throughout the holidays.
Join Birdland’s keepers as they introduce you to everybody’s favourite flightless bird with a whole week dedicated to their most popular residents.
Learn all about the inhabitants of Penguin Shore, meet some feathered film stars as well as the UK’s oldest penguin plus be in with a chance to help out at feeding time.
The Bourton-on-the-Water wildlife attraction is home to England’s only breeding colony of king penguins. The kings share their beach-themed home with a group of comical Humboldts.
Head Keeper Alistair Keen said: “This really is the best time to come and see the king penguins as they are just starting to show off their beach bodies in search of a mate.
“They’ve shed their winter coats and have been busily feeding up to get the extra energy needed to produce a beautifully sleek summer plumage.”
Keepers will be putting your penguin know-how to the test with a special quiz about everybody’s favourite flightless birds, plus visitors can win the chance to join the colony feed the penguins.
There will be twice daily feeding displays at 11am and 2.30pm with herring for the king penguins and sprats for the Humboldts.
“Each of the penguins definitely has its own unique personality and they love to play. Our two hand-reared penguins; Spike and Charlotte, are particularly friendly.
“As the colony is now beginning to pair up we’re also likely to see lots of bizarre courtship rituals on display,” said Alistair.
With its combination of woodland, riverside and gardens, Birdland features more than 500 birds, ranging from birds of prey and parrots to cassowaries and cranes in a mix of free-flying and aviary displays.

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