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Discover the largest rodents in the world!

Did you know – capybaras are much faster than their round shape lets on, with a top speed of 22mph!

Watch out for… their special webbed feet, perfectly adapted for navigating the marshy wetlands of their native habitat.

Our hippos may be small, but they are facing big problems. Come learn about these amazing anmals!

Did you know – Pygmy hippos can hold their breath for up to 5 minutes?

Watch out for… Our wonderful hippos spraying poo all over the enclosure.

Discover why being slow is the cleverest strategy for sloths to survive in their rainforest homes!

Did you know – sloths can spend upto 18 hours a day sleeping.

Watch out for… our sloths hanging in the trees while they’re snoozing.

Discover how well adapted our penguins are to their ocean environment!

Did you know – gentoo penguins are the fastest penguins in the world, swimming at a zippy 22mph?

Watch out for… our new female King penguins Alma, Constance and Maude who recently arrived from Rotterdam!

Find out more!

After this talk, you can find out more about these amazing birds and even take part in our penguin olympics with this free programme!
Waddle this way!

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