The zookeeper talks about the penguins
- 3:00
- gratis
- bij de Afrikaanse pinguïns
Come see the African penguins during feeding time! The zookeeper talks about this penguin and the challenges they face in the wild.
The talks are in Dutch, but English-speaking visitors can approach the zookeepers for further explanations after the presentation. The zookeepers are happy to answer any questions in English.
Learn more about the African penguin
African penguins communicate with each other by means of their distinctive call. This penguin species is found along the coasts of Namibia and South Africa, where they live in the sea, on sandy beaches and among rocks. They can reach an age of about 30 years. Penguins cannot fly, but their narrow wings are perfectly adapted for swimming. When under water they use a kind of flying motion to travel at speeds of up to 20 kilometres per hour.
Throughout the day, there are interesting talks about the animals in the zoo, describing their unique characteristics and the kind of care they need.
