Dudley Zoo raising awareness of endangered penguin species
Zoo keepers in the Black Country are raising awareness of an endangered breed of penguin ahead of World Penguin Day next week.
Bird keepers at Dudley Zoo will be raising money for Sphenisco, which works in Chile and Peru to save the Humboldt penguin from extinction.
The attraction has a large group of Humboldt penguins, which is considered endangered in Peru and vulnerable in Chile.
Fundraising activities will be taking place on Sunday where visitors can find out more about the species.
People will also be able to take part in penguin-themed games for the chance to win an adoption of one of the newly-hatched chicks.
Section leader, Nicola Wright, said: "We're looking forward to celebrating World Penguin Day with fun and games to help get our important conservation message out about the plight of Humboldt penguins, of which we have one of the largest captive colonies in the UK and hopefully raising funds for the worthwhile cause."
There is also the chance for one person to win a penguin soft toy – worth £27.99 – by correctly guessing its name.
World Penguin Day falls on Tuesday and its aim is to raise awareness of the growing threat to the species.
