The Bedford Estates, London
Join keepers on the Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th October to help raise money for penguins!
Keepers are raising money for a chosen charity called Sphenisco, a charity dedicated to safeguarding the future of penguins including the Humboldt penguins.
Humboldt penguins are currently classified as vulnerable on the ICUN Red List due to a number of threats such as the depletion of fish stocks, hunting, and climate change, this incredible species needs all the help it can get.
Join in for a VIP experience
Join an unforgettable experience while raising essential funds!
Keepers are hosting Charity Mini VIP sessions with meerkats and Giant tortoises, offering you the chance to get up close with these amazing animals.
Both experiences are priced at just £18 per person. Both VIP trips offer a 30 minute up close encounter with the species that reside at the park while learning all about them. The sessions are held at intervals throughout the day and can be booked online or on the day. Be quick as spaces are limited (maximum of 6 people for Meerkats, maximum of 5 people for Giant Tortoises).
Note: The Mini VIPs don’t include park admission, so be sure to purchase your tickets separately. Suitable for ages 5+.
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Join the dedicated Foot Safari keepers for a weekend of fun and fundraising! On Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th September, head to their stall (outside the Safari Restaurant, no. 29 on your map) for exciting activities like a tombola, lucky dip, and a quiz!
The keepers in Animal Encounters have also gathered together some fantastic prizes for this important fundraising event which ou could be in luck of winning!
All of the money raised will be donated to Sphenisco and help to safeguard the future of Humboldt penguins, which is currently classified as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Together with conservationists, scientists and citizens, Sphenisco supports the protection of breeding colonies and the marine areas surrounding them.
WHAT DOES SPHENISCO DO?
Humboldt penguins are sadly facing the threat of extinction, but through collective efforts, with conservationists, scientists, and local communities, Sphenisco is dedicated to ensuring their survival. By protecting breeding colonies and the surrounding marine habitats, they’re working to secure a future for this remarkable species.
The wild Humboldt penguin population is threatened by a variety of different factors including overfishing, climate change, illegal guano harvesting, habitat pollution, and unregulated tourism disrupting nesting sites.
Sphenisco collaborates with Chilean activists and scientists to support vital in-situ conservation efforts, aiming to prevent the extinction of these incredible birds.