How old do they get?
In the wild, Humboldt Penguins live to be 15 years old. In captivity, they can live to 30 years old.
In the wild, Humboldt Penguins live to be 15 years old. In captivity, they can live to 30 years old.
Our penguins are a family. We have mums, sisters and brothers who all live at Harewood.
Yes! There's Geoff, Otto, Mr Otto, Mini, Spot, Beaky, Charlie and Olga.
Come along to see our colony of playful Humboldt penguins.
Originally from South America, these penguins make their home on sandy beaches and rocky coastlines and live for up to 25 years.
Our penguins all have very unique personalities, so pick a spot beside the pool to see them waddle, dive and fly through the water for their dinner!
You can enjoy our talks everyday and there is even the opportunity to get up close and feed these wonderful creatures
To book simply click this link
Penguin Feeding tickets include access to Harewood House, Grounds and Gardens on the day of your experience.
Yes, there are some restrictions to this experience.
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