Weymouth Sea Life need your help to name their lockdown baby
Staff can't decide so they're asking us to help
After a challenging start to 2021, the team at Weymouth SEA LIFE Adventure Park welcomed the arrival of a very special ‘lockdown baby’ in their Humboldt Penguin colony.
The adorable chick hatched on 28 April to parents Yew and Juniper, whilst the park was still closed to the public. But the expert Animal Care Team kept a close eye on the baby, who has grown into a fine young penguin.
“The chick has gone from strength to strength and has grown to an impressive size,” said Cody Townsend, Aquarist at Weymouth SEA LIFE.
“There have been no health concerns and the parents Yew and Juniper have done a great job in rearing their baby and introducing the chick to the rest of the colony.”
The chick recently left the nest and took its first swim in the pool with the other penguins. After struggling to get out, youngster Peach showed the new chick how to get around and they have since formed a close bond.
“The chick now follows Peach around and she has taken him ‘under her wing’ like a big sister,” added Cody. “We recently confirmed the chick is a boy and so it’s definitely time he had a name.”
The team at the Weymouth Park have struggled to agree on a name for their newest addition and are appealing for support to help them choose.
“By tradition, we name all our Humboldt Penguins after trees,” explained Cody. “We have shortlisted our favourite seven and would like our supporters to help us choose a winner, by taking part in a vote on our Facebook page.”
The team have shortlisted the following tree names to choose from:
Salix
Hawthorne
Hemlock
Groot
Arlo
Cypress
Aspen
To cast your vote, visit www.facebook.com/weymouthsealife by Friday 13 August 2021 and the most popular name will be selected.