It's Penguin Week This May Half Term

Visitors are invited to hop along to Birdland Park & Gardens over the May Half Term holidays (May 27^th – June 4^th) and join the Penguin Week celebrations.
There’s a packed programme of penguin-themed events and activities taking place throughout the holidays.
The Bourton-on-the-Water wildlife attraction, which celebrates its 60^th anniversary this year, looks after the UK’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.
Many of the penguins have appeared on TV and in films and the park is also home to Missy who, at age 40, is believed to be the oldest king penguin in the world.
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.