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- Daily Talks - Saturday 12th October
- 10:30 am - FLAMINGOS
10:30 am - FLAMINGOS
Discover how flamingos may look delicate, but they're one of the most hardcore birds on our planet.
Did you know – flamingos are pink because of the carotenoids (red pigments) found in the algae and shrimps they eat? These pigments are also found in carrots and peppers.
Watch out for… our flamingos standing on one leg. What you think is their knee is actually their ankle!
- 2:15pm - Wee Waddle
2:15pm - Wee Waddle
Please note:
The wee waddle is run on an entirely voluntary basis. It is the penguins' choice to take part, we do not encourage them with food. Unfortunately, this does mean that occasionally the waddle is cancelled if they do not wish to go out.
No visit to Edinburgh Zoo is complete without seeing our famous penguin parade! Find out more about our King, Gentoo and Rockhopper colonies whilst any penguins who fancy a stroll, leave their enclosure and walk around the parade route with their keepers. The parade is very popular so we would advise arriving in plenty of time to get a good vantage point around the parade route.
- 2:30 pm - PENGUINS
2:30 pm - PENGUINS
Discover why ocean conservation is critical to the pitter-patter of penguin feet!
Did you know – gentoo penguins are the fastest penguins in the world, swimming at a zippy 22mph?
Watch out for… our ‘Very Important Penguin’, Sir Nils Olav, who is a knighted member of the Norwegian Guard!