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The Baby Penguins Have Hatched at SEA LIFE Melbourne

It’s baby penguin time! The Gentoo penguins at SEA LIFE Melbourne have welcomed several beautiful, fluffy chicks with open hearts and flippers.

Hatching just before the aquarium reopened to the public, the baby penguins are being cared for by their doting parents, with daily health checks by the dedicated penguin carers at SEA LIFE Aquarium.

This year the aquarium has some first-time parents, with Zeus and Roger taking to parenting enthusiastically, as well as foster parents Mouse and Lamington who are also doting on their new bundle.

A baby penguin hatching at SEA LIFE Melbourne!
Credit – SEA LIFE Melbourne

Families will be able to spot the baby penguins on the pebble nests, cuddled up cosily under their parents.

Sarina Walsh, Bird Manager at SEA LIFE Melbourne, says that Gentoo penguins are known for their playful and curious characters, so they have decided to let the chicks ”penguinalities” shine through before choosing their names.

SEA LIFE Melbourne reopened to the public on 13th November and is looking forward to showing families the new fluffy penguin additions as well as providing visitors with an uplifting experience jam packed with entertainment, education and conservation.

One of the beautiful babies receiving a health check from the expert penguin carers
Credit – SEA LIFE Melbourne

To ensure the health and safety of visitors, all guests are required to book online to ensure capacity restrictions are followed. The full list of health and safety measures can be found here. 

Of course, SEA LIFE Melbourne has much more to see than penguins! Expect to see mesmerising jellyfish, sharks of all shapes and sizes, thousands of tropical fish, a massive saltwater crocodile, rays, turtles, sea-horses and many more sea creatures.

Get your tickets >>HERE<<.

A baby penguin nestled in cosily on their pebble nest
Credit – SEA LIFE Melbourne

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Resources for booking a getaway to Victoria with kids

Flights and getting around

  • Get a great deal on flights to Melbourne on Trip.com.
  • Compare car hire across major brands with Discover Cars.

Accommodation

  • You can’t go past the Langham Hotel in Melbourne City. It’s upmarket, in a great location with great restaurants, and has an old-school sophistication that’s hard to beat.
  • In West Gippsland, Erica Caravan Park is a top holiday spot with both cabins and camping.
  • East Gippsland travellers should head to the Dargo River Inn in the high country for cabins and camping. The Big4 Waters Edge is great for families at Lakes Entrance.
  • In South Gippsland, Yanakie Caravan Park (it has cabins as well) has the best views over the ocean at sunset and is located just 5 minutes from the entrance to Wilsons Promontory.

Activities and tours

  • Legoland Discovery Centre – Get your tickets here.
  • Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium – Get your tickets here.
  • Arthurs Seat Eagle Gondola Ride – Get your tickets here.
  • Puffing Billy Steam Train – Get your tickets here.