Birdland in Gloucestershire welcomes three new Humboldt penguins (original) (raw)

Last year, head keeper Alistair Keen travelled to Peru, along with scientists and wildlife specialists from around the world.

They spent more than two weeks collecting data, monitoring wild penguins and building artificial nest boxes for them.

A park spokesperson said: "The experience strengthened Birdland's ongoing commitment to supporting global conservation initiatives, both in the wild and within conservation zoos.

"The arrival of the three new males is therefore more than just an exciting addition for visitors, and forms part of a coordinated, international effort to safeguard the future of the species, both in South America and here in the UK," they added.

The new arrivals can be seen at the park's Penguin Shore area.