World Penguin Day Bios – Spike

To celebrate World Penguin Day on 25th April, we’re shining the spotlight on some of our most popular residents.

Spike, Male, Hatched June 9th 2007

Spike was hand-reared by the keepers after being abandoned as an egg by his parents (Frank and Beryl) and as such, formed a very close bond with them.  

He is the go-to penguin on site for any modelling, tv work or photoshoots, often posing of his own accord for a couple of hours.  His credits include working with publishing company DK books, McVities Biscuits and appearing on TV with Sir David Attenborough.  

He also has quite the social media presence with accounts on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Spike can be recognised by having the longest beak of the group.