P-p-p-pick up a penguin
Posted 31 Jul 2024
Vets and keepers at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) have given this year’s penguin chicks at Edinburgh Zoo their first vaccinations and microchips.
The wildlife conservation charity welcomed 16 gentoo and five Northern rockhopper chicks as part of this year’s penguin breeding season.
Visitors can spot the newest arrivals to Penguins Rock in the creche area of the zoo. Book online and save edinburghzoo.org.uk/tickets.
Notes to Editors
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Notes to editor:
- RZSS vets were accompanied by two final year veterinary students from the University of Glasgow on their annual zoo training rotations
- The penguins were vaccinated against Clostridium species bacteria which can cause tetanus, botulism and colitis
About the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (rzss.org.uk)
- The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) is a wildlife conservation charity with a bold vision: a world which protects, values and loves nature
- Edinburgh Zoo and Highland Wildlife Park are gateways to the natural world through which people can experience nature, learn about the challenges facing wildlife and discover how we harness our expertise in conservation science and animal care alongside the unique power of the RZSS family – our teams, supporters and partners – to save animals from extinction
For further information, please contact comms@rzss.org.uk
