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Cute penguins watch festive films together at London Aquarium
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1 Dec 2020, 12:34
No, you're not seeing things. These are actual penguins getting into the Christmas spirit at London Aquarium by watching festive films.
The unreal sights show the Gentoo penguins watching Christmas classics like Elf on the big screen outside their enclosure in order to keep them amused during lockdown.
The big screens have been turned into a makeshift cinema by staff after the venue was closed due to the pandemic.
And the Gentoo penguins are loving being at the pictures, with groups of them getting together to make a night of it.
According to staff, 2003’s Elf is a particular penguin favourite.
Leah Pettitt, aquarist at the centre, explained: “At Sea Life London Aquarium, we are always looking for new and innovative ways to keep all our creatures entertained and engaged, as part of our enrichment processes.”
And because of the pandemic and no visitors, they’ve found it hard to keep the penguins amused.
“We’ve had to get creative. It’s great to see how much our Gentoo penguins are enjoying the Christmas movies we’ve put on for them.
“We know that they watch and listen to our visitors just as much as the visitors enjoy watching the penguins.
“Whilst they are enjoying these festive films, they’re still, just like us, very much looking forward to our real-life guests returning this week.”
Other Sea Life centres have been screening movies too, but they are hoping to get back to business and welcome visitors when Lockdown eases tomorrow.
Just don't put Jaws on.
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