London Zoo, The Regent’s Park, London NW1 4RY
Penguin Beach
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Wildland
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Why it's Wildland
5.7A South American beach landscape recreated in central London, built around a large pool and a colony of Humboldt penguins.
Penguin Beach is a purpose-built animal habitat rather than a wild landscape, but its underwater viewing and keeper-led feeding demonstrations offer a distinctive way to watch Humboldt penguins swim and feed. It is best considered as one focused stop within a London Zoo visit.
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The experience
Focus on the Humboldt penguins, watch for the listed feeding demonstrations and look through the underwater viewing areas. Check the zoo’s current schedule and access details before setting out.
Things to do
Watch the penguins swim underwater
Use the underwater viewing areas to observe Humboldt penguins moving through the pool.
Look for a feeding demonstration
London Zoo describes twice-daily Penguin Beach Live feeds. Check the current schedule before visiting, as timings may change.
Find the penguin nursery
The official exhibit page describes a penguin nursery, including a chick incubation unit and a pool where young penguins can learn to swim.
Make a day of it
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Quick Escape: Penguin Beach
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Visit Penguin Beach as part of a London Zoo visit.
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Watch the Humboldt penguins from the viewing areas.
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Look underwater to see how they swim.
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Check the current schedule for a feeding demonstration.
Hidden details
A large pool with underwater viewing — The exhibit’s pool is described as covering 1,200 square metres and holding 450,000 litres of water; underwater viewing areas let visitors watch the penguins swim.
Game of Thrones-inspired penguin names — London Zoo says some of its penguins are named after characters and houses from Game of Thrones.
When to go
· Check current feeding times with London Zoo.
The supplied official source provides no seasonal visiting recommendation.
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What to look for
Watch how the penguins move underwater through the viewing areas, and look for the nursery and young birds’ swimming pool described by London Zoo.
Best time to go
No season-specific recommendation is supported by the available sources.
Check the zoo’s current schedule for feeding demonstrations before visiting.
How long to spend
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Perfect for
Families · Young children · Wildlife lovers · Photographers
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Listed hours
- Monday: 10am-5pm
- Tuesday: 10am-5pm
- Wednesday: 10am-5pm
- Thursday: 10am-5pm
- Friday: 10am-5pm
- Saturday: 10am-5pm
- Sunday: 10am-5pm
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Practical information
Opening & access
An exhibit at London Zoo. The zoo’s official page lists Penguin Beach as open; check current visitor information before travelling.
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Accessibility
The source row reports a wheelchair-accessible car park and entrance. Check current accessibility details with London Zoo.
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Cost
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Around Penguin Beach
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
