Penguins are well-loved and fascinating creatures and a firm favourite with adults and kids alike. Of course, their native habitat is the icy environment of South Africa, as well as some smaller areas in the far Southern Hemisphere, but fortunately you don’t have to travel all that way if you want to go and see penguins. Here are some of the places that you can go to see these endearing birds in the UK…
Birdland – Bourton on the Water – The pretty village of Bourton on the Water is one of the favourite tourism destinations in the Cotswolds, and many people come to see the pretty streets, the model village and enjoy a bite to eat at the independent cafes. If you are staying in the area at somewhere like this spa breaks Cotswolds hotel https://hatherleymanor.com/the-spa/spa-breaks-cotswolds/ then another thing that you can do there is head to Birdland, where you can see flamingos, cranes and storks as well as the colony of penguins of course!
ZSL London Zoo – One of the most famous zoos in the UK, London zoo is the perfect place to go if you are on a city break in London and as well as a whole host of animals, there is a fantastic enclosure where you can watch the penguins swimming and feeding. Penguin beach as it is known is the largest penguin pool in England.
Chester Zoo – A popular day out for families is Chester Zoo in the Northeast and they have a lot of seasonal events on over the summer too, making it a great summer holiday activity for the kids. Penguin feeding talks take place every day, making it a great place to come and see these adorable creatures as well as to learn more about them.
