Help the Humboldt Penguins
Back in June, I adopted a Humboldt penguin and his name is Arnold.
The world’s population of Humboldt penguins is rapidly declining, so it is such ‘adopt a penguin‘ schemes, like the one that I have taken part in, that are giving this gorgeous species a chance of survival.
Arnold the penguin is 19 years old and is currently taking part in a breeding programme at Great Yarmouth Sea Life Centre, along with his partner of 15 years, Lola.
Today, I took the opportunity to go and meet Arnold, Lola and the other penguins down at Great Yarmouth.
Arnold - shying away!
Arnold and Lola are the eldest of the 7 penguins at the sea life centre, and it’s safe to say that Arnold believes he rules the roost! He is also extremely protective of Lola and will give a serious pecking to anybody who approaches her. He may give the impression that he is a big tough guy, but approach him, and it’s a different story… Penguin?! Chicken more like!
Arnold wasn’t the only penguin who attracted our attention today. A certain little character who goes by the name of Ringo definitely wanted to make himself known, and something told me he may have been a little bit peckish…
A not-so-shy Ringo!
Having watched the hungry Humboldts enjoy their lunch, I had to practically be dragged away from them so that we could go and enjoy ours. And following a lovely, wintery stroll along the sea front, we finally ended up at Harry Ramsden’s World Famous Fish and Chips restaurant. Wow. After tasting that melt-in-your-mouth fish, I can see why they are world famous! I just hope Arnold and the gang’s fish is coming from there as well!
Harry Ramsden's World Famous Fish and Chips
Today’s trip to Great Yarmouth made me realise that not all animals in captivity are there for the wrong reasons. So much good is being done through various breeding programmes, not just for Humboldt penguins, but for a whole number of endangered species. Let’s just hope more can be done to save the future little Arnolds and Ringos.
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