Edinburgh Zoo have vaccinated more than 150 of their penguins.
The Zoo’s vets and keepers individually administered a dose of vaccine, checked the birds’ microchips and completed health checks on all three species of the birds. The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) which runs the zoo takes the animals health seriously – particularly the penguins which continue to be a big draw in Corstorphine and online on Penguin Cam.
Hannah Brazier, RZSS veterinary nurse, said: “It takes a lot of planning and a big team effort to vaccinate all of our penguins. It feels great at the end of the day though. When it came to it, the hardest thing to deal with was the wind and rain!”
Visitors to Edinburgh Zoo can see the cheeky penguin colony in Europe’s largest outdoor penguin pool by booking tickets online and saving at www.edinburghzoo.org.uk/tickets
Edinburgh Zoo is home to the largest outdoor penguin pool in Europe, with three different species (gentoo, king and Northern rockhopper) and over 100 individual birds.
RZSS has helped with the conservation of wild rockhopper penguins on Tristan da Cunha for many years, including support to annual surveys, public dissemination of data and information and public engagement. Our RZSS WildGenes team are comparing genetic diversity, population structure and migration patterns within and among subpopulations with an aim to improve conservation strategies for this species.
Anyone who loves the penguins can adopt one of the birds. Animal adoption is a great way to support the wildlife conservation charity. Treat yourself or buy as a gift for the animal lover in your life.
If you’re looking to purchase an adoption for class, school or education group visit the schools adoption page. Or if you’re looking to purchase an adoption for a recognised community group please visit the community group adoption page.
