Meet our baby King Penguin Pesto @ Sea Life Melbourne
Hop into the boots of SEA LIFE Melbourne's penguin keepers* and meet Pesto, the newest member of our penguin colony and a crowd favourite!
* just like Katy Perry did in Sepetember 2024
Pesto is the best
Since hatching earlier this year, Pesto has quickly captured hearts globally, not just for his adorable antics, but for his impressive size.
At just nine months old, Pesto tips the scales at a whopping 21kg, thanks to his hearty appetite of 25 fish a day. He's officially the largest chick SEA LIFE Melbourne has ever seen, making him a huge hit with guests and fans around the world.
From tender moments with parents Hudson and Tango to his adorable waddles into the colony, Pesto has been a true crowd-pleaser.
Why is Pesto the penguin so big?
Pesto's impressive weight is due to a number of factors.
Firstly, his biological dad, Blake, is our biggest and oldest penguin.
Secondly, he's had amazing parents raising him!
So, the combination of good genes and good parents explains his current weight, but he will lose a lot of this when he fledges (develops his adult feathers.)
Meet the Penguins!
Here at SEA LIFE Melbourne we have two species of penguins, the King and Gentoo penguins.
King penguins are one of the most visually stunning creatures in Antarctica. Second in size only to the Emperor Penguin. With their vibrant plumage, impressive stature and majestic nature, king penguins are mesmerising animals to watch.
Gentoo penguins are curious and outgoing characters with a seemingly endless supply of energy. These cute and cheeky penguins are also the fastest underwater swimming bird in the world.
❊ Official Tickets ❊
Book Online Here
❊ When ❊
Happens: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Times: 9am- 5pm
❊ Where ❊
Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium View Venue
Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, Corner Flinders Street and Kings Way Melbourne Victoria 3000 Map
℅ Naarm
✆ Venue: +61 3 9620 0999 | Event:
✆ Venue: +61 3 9620 0999 | Event:
❊ Web Links ❊
→ Meet our baby King Penguin Pesto @ Sea Life Melbourne→ www.visitsealife.com
❊ Also See.. ❊
→ School Holidays Guide | Melbourne Summer 2024/2025
→ Penguin Passport Experience At Sea Life Melbourne
Want to visit Pesto up close?
With our Penguin Passport Experience, you can head onto the ice and get nearer to our beautiful King and Gentoo penguins.
Penguin Passport is the perfect activity for any Pesto super fan!
Penguin Passport Experience
Disclaimer: Check with the venue (web links) before making plans, travelling or buying tickets.
Accessibility: Contact the venue for accessibility information.
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