With its underwater viewing tunnel and wave machine it is probably the best exhibit in the world.
| Rating | 5 penguin |
| Penguin Species | King, Gentoo and African |
| Number of Birds | About 40 Africans, 6 Gentoos and 6 Kings |
| Description of Exhibit | The exhibit has a central salt water pool with crystal
clear filtered water. The pool is about 15m across, by 10 m wide and varies
in depth from about 3 metres to nothing at the beach. The pool is
equipped with a wave machine to simulate the motion of the sea breaking
over a beach.
Behind the beach there is a grassy area with plenty of burrows for the African penguins and a pebbled area for the gentoos. Viewing is from a board walk above the beach, and from a transparent tunnel that runs right under the pool providing views of penguins "flying" overhead. There is also a glass side to the pool in the education area with the information about the exhibit. |
| How to get there | Bristol Zoo is in Clifton. Although there is a regular bus service to the Zoo from the City centre, it is easier to walk, take a taxi, or drive to the zoo. Bristol is our local zoo, if any penguin lovers are coming specially to see the exhibit let us know (email) and we'll try to meet you. |
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