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London Zoo celebrates a baby boom with 18 Humboldt penguin chicks, as seven make their splashy debut at Penguin Beach in a boost for global conservation efforts.
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Baby penguins take their first swim during UK heatwave

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Last updated: 2025/07/11 at 2:42 PM
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An older penguin chick swimming at Penguin Beach. (Jam Press/David Levene/ZSL London)
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As London sizzles in summer heat, the city’s coolest residents are making a splash at Penguin Beach.

London Zoo is celebrating a penguin baby boom, with 18 fluffy Humboldt penguin chicks hatching this summer.

This week, seven of the newest arrivals are set to waddle their way into the main pool for the very first time.

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After mastering their swimming skills in a specially designed nursery pool, the chicks will now join the rest of the colony in the zoo’s expansive 450,000-litre Penguin Beach pool – home to 63 adult Humboldt penguins.

London Zoo celebrates a baby boom with 18 Humboldt penguin chicks, as seven make their splashy debut at Penguin Beach in a boost for global conservation efforts.
Penguin chicks at London Zoo. (Jam Press/David Levene/ZSL London)

Meanwhile, the youngest 11 chicks are still taking swimming lessons in their nursery shallows.

The adorable additions are part of an internationally coordinated breeding programme aimed at protecting the vulnerable Humboldt penguin.

With wild populations under threat from habitat destruction, overfishing and climate change, zoos like London Zoo play a critical role in preserving the species through sustainable breeding efforts.

London Zoo celebrates a baby boom with 18 Humboldt penguin chicks, as seven make their splashy debut at Penguin Beach in a boost for global conservation efforts.
Penguin chicks at London Zoo. (Jam Press/David Levene/ZSL London)

Jess Fryer, Section Manager for Penguins and Flying Birds at London Zoo, said: “The arrival of 18 Humboldt chicks is a major milestone in our conservation work.

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“These charismatic coastal birds are facing increasing pressure in the wild, so every chick hatched here is a step forward for their future.”

Jess added that the team has been kept on their toes caring for the fluffy newcomers.

London Zoo celebrates a baby boom with 18 Humboldt penguin chicks, as seven make their splashy debut at Penguin Beach in a boost for global conservation efforts.
Penguin chicks at the Penguin Beach Nursery. (Jam Press/David Levene/ZSL London)

“It’s been non-stop fun watching the chicks learn to swim and find their flippers.

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“The nursery pool is the perfect place for them to build confidence before taking the plunge into the main pool.”

Humboldt penguins are monomorphic, meaning males and females look identical. Each chick will undergo DNA testing to determine its sex, and receive a personalised wing band – a colourful combination of beads to help zookeepers identify them.

Among the seven bold swimmers taking to the big pool this week are chicks with equally bold names: Dua Flipa, Toogie, Beau, Dragon, Ray and Robin.

London Zoo celebrates a baby boom with 18 Humboldt penguin chicks, as seven make their splashy debut at Penguin Beach in a boost for global conservation efforts.
An older penguin chick swimming at Penguin Beach. (Jam Press/David Levene/ZSL London)

“It feels a bit like calling out names in a classroom,” Jess joked.

Penguin Beach, the largest penguin pool in England, offers visitors a unique chance to watch the birds’ elegant underwater acrobatics through large viewing windows.

With sunny skies ahead, London Zoo invites families to soak up the summer vibes and support global wildlife conservation in the process. Every ticket purchased helps fund ZSL’s vital work to protect species and restore habitats around the world.

To plan your visit and book online, visit www.londonzoo.org

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London Zoo celebrates a baby boom with 18 Humboldt penguin chicks, as seven make their splashy debut at Penguin Beach in a boost for global conservation efforts.
Penguin chicks at the Penguin Beach Nursery. (Jam Press/David Levene/ZSL London)

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