- SEA LIFE, Penguin Playground
Meet the Penguins!
Here at SEA LIFE Melbourne we have two species of penguins, the King and Gentoo penguins.
King penguins are one of the most visually stunning creatures in Antarctica. Second in size only to the Emperor Penguin. With their vibrant plumage, impressive stature and majestic nature, king penguins are mesmerising animals to watch.
Gentoo penguins are curious and outgoing characters with a seemingly endless supply of energy. These cute and cheeky penguins are also the fastest underwater swimming bird in the world.
Visit the King Penguin Pesto!
Pesto is the newest member of the penguin colony and is a viral sensation!
Learn more about Pesto!
Meet Honey
Meet Honey, born in 2022. Honey is very playful, often excitedly flapping her wings. She is always keen for some bubbles as a form of enrichment - a trait that she shares with her brother, Pesto. In an un-penguin-like fashion, she was too cautious to swim until she was nearly 2 years old, even after she got her adult feathers!
Wing band colours: 🟫🟫🟫 (Brown, Brown, Brown)
Meet KT
Meet KT, born in 2007 and she’s one of the most popular birds. She loves standing with her feet wide apart and bowing with her friends. She dislikes it when our bird keepers take too long to feed her, KT waits for no one! She is friends with everyone.
Wing band colours: ⬛⬜⬜🟦 (Black, White, White, Blue)
Meet Harrison
Everyone please meet Harrison! He was born in 2016 and loves to chase falling snow. He doesn't like it when other penguins try to share his spot, he only lets his best friend Bilby stand with him. Harrison loves to know what's going on, so he can often be found on rocks and ledges where he can survey the exhibit.
Wing band colours: 🟩⬛🟩 (Green, Black, Green)
Meet Egg
Hello, I’m Egg and I was born in 2006. My favourite thing to do is eat and flirt with all of the boys. My best friends are the keepers because they have delicious food for me.
Wing band colours: ⬜🟩🟨 (White, Green, Yellow)
Do you know this?
Did you know that Gentoo penguins are exceptional swimmers, capable of reaching speeds of up to 36 kph (22.4 mph) in the water? This makes them one of the fastest-swimming penguin species.
Learn more fun facts!