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Quick facts

Lifespan

Lifespan

15-20 years in the wild

up to 40 years in captivity

Diet

Diet

Sardines

anchovies, gobies and herring

Habitat

Habitat

Sea cliffs

shorelines, beaches, rocky offshore islands

Range

Range

Coasts and islands

of south-western Africa

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The African penguins

Warm weathered penguins

Warm weathered penguins

Not all penguins live in freezing sub-zero temperatures. African penguins are found off the south-western coast of Africa. Temperatures soar in the day and plummet at night.

Our penguins are given a choice of both extremes. They are free to go for a swim or relax by the pool at their sunny outdoor exhibit. If it gets too hot, they can opt to retreat to their air-conditioned den cum nesting area.

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The bird keeper

Hafiz Yani

Hafiz Yani

Keeper
African penguin
Hafiz Yani

Hafiz Yani

Keeper

So, when did you join us as a bird keeper?

Three years ago, I started off at the Waterfall Aviary but my assistant curator thought I would work well with penguins. I can be very anal when it comes to cleaning, and penguin exhibits need to be very clean. The ammonia level must be kept low. Penguins poop every five minutes, so it’s a real challenge.

Together, we protect wildlife

African penguins love to fish and so do we. Humans and penguins are competing for food from the oceans but how can these petite penguins win when they are up against large fishing trawlers with unsustainable fishing practices? We can have our fish and help the penguin, too. Buy fish from sustainable sources.

The IUCN Status

EN

Endangered

At very high risk of extinction in the wild

The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species

The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species

The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species is widely recognized as the most comprehensive, objective global approach for evaluating the conservation status of plant and animal species.

DD

Data Deficient

Unknown risk of extinction

LC

Least Concern

At relatively low risk of extinction

NT

Near Threatened

Likely to become vulnerable in the near future

VU

Vulnerable

At high risk of extinction in the wild

EN

Endangered

At very high risk of extinction in the wild

CR

Critically Endangered

At extremely high risk of extinction in the wild

EW

Extinct in the Wild

Survives only in captivity

EX

Extinct

No surviving individuals in the wild or in captivity

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Feed the Penguins

Penguin Coast (Outdoor exhibit) 10.30am & 3.30pm

Grab a tray of fish and hand-feed our adorable African penguins! Watch how they dart about the water, hop on land, and waddle up to you to eat.

S$ 8.00 /food portion
Available on a first come first served basis; prior online booking required
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