Sea Life aquariums to build improved penguin habitat with daylight and larger pool, end gentoo breeding at two sites
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Winnie Agbonlahor
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Summary
Merlin Entertainments, owner of Sea Life aquariums, announced plans to build an improved home for its penguins featuring daylight and a larger pool. The decision follows collaboration with animal welfare groups including Freedom for Animals, Born Free Foundation, and PETA, along with a wild penguin researcher and veterinarian. The new facility will serve as a conservation research centre of excellence. Additionally, the company will stop breeding gentoo penguins at its London and Birmingham locations.
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We care deeply about these penguins and have always been focused on providing them with the best possible life, now and in the future.
We are grateful for the energy, expertise and time everyone has invested.
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