Humboldt penguins

Year of opening: 1998

Interesting facts:

  • In 2015, the exhibit underwent a major renovation.

  • The environment faithfully recreates the rocky coasts of Peru and Chile, the natural habitat of the Humboldt penguin.

  • Two interconnected pools, a diverse terrain, a naturalistic design, and cavities in the stone cladding provide ideal conditions for the penguins.

  • These are the only Humboldt penguins in Central Europe that sometimes have the opportunity to swim in seawater sourced from the nearby Ray Bay.

Species kept here:

Humboldt penguin