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Merlin Plans Changes for Captive Gentoo Penguins After Pressure

3/17/2026

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Merlin Entertainments, owner of Sea Life London Aquarium, acknowledged the need to change the care of its gentoo penguins after public pressure.
The aquarium will present a detailed future plan by the end of May.
Activists, MPs, and a petition with nearly 50,000 signatures have urged better living conditions after 14 years in captivity.
The company is consulting independent experts to explore options, including relocation.

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Merlin Entertainments, owner of Sea Life London Aquarium, acknowledged the need to change the care of its gentoo penguins after public pressure.
The aquarium will present a detailed future plan by the end of May.
Activists, MPs, and a petition with nearly 50,000 signatures have urged better living conditions after 14 years in captivity.
The company is consulting independent experts to explore options, including relocation.