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Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo will now be home to 16 Gentoo penguins! Visitors to The Dubai Aquarium can now learn more about these delightful birds.
Originally from Antarctica, the Gentoo can stand up to a metre tall and weigh up to six kilos. They are excellent divers and can remain underwater for up to seven minutes, in which they can dive to depths of almost 200m.
To make the penguins feel at home, their enclosure will keep the air chilled between 2˚C and 4˚C and water between 5˚C and 7˚C. A special lighting system is in place to simulate the lighting cycle in Antarctica. The enclosure dubbed ‘Penguin Cove’ is designed to keep the birds entertained and even includes a slide for them.
The Penguin Encounter in Penguin Cove will be part of the Aqua Nursery, Explorer package and VIP experiences at The Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo.
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Duration: 1 hour
Starts: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Trip Category: Sightseeing Tickets & Passes >> Attraction Tickets
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Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo will now be home to 16 Gentoo penguins! Visitors to The Dubai Aquarium can now learn more about these delightful birds.
Originally from Antarctica, the Gentoo can stand up to a metre tall and weigh up to six kilos. They are excellent divers and can remain underwater for up to seven minutes, in which they can dive to depths of almost 200m.
To make the penguins feel at home, their enclosure will keep the air chilled between 2˚C and 4˚C and water between 5˚C and 7˚C. A special lighting system is in place to simulate the lighting cycle in Antarctica. The enclosure dubbed ‘Penguin Cove’ is designed to keep the birds entertained and even includes a slide for them.
The Penguin Encounter in Penguin Cove will be part of the Aqua Nursery, Explorer package and VIP experiences at The Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo.
Visit: Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, Sheikh Zayed Road The Dubai Mall, Doha Street Off 1st Interchange, Dubai United Arab Emirates
Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo offers visitors a chance to watch Gentoo penguins up close. These fascinating birds live in a state of the art exhibit that mimics their arctic environment. Visitors are in for a truly one of a kind experience!
