December 2008

Cheeky Gentoo and majestic King penguins star at Melbourne Aquarium’s Antarctica exhibition

Cheeky Gentoo and majestic King penguins

Melbourne Aquarium is celebrating the opening of a brand-new exhibit five years in the making –Antarctica.

The aquarium’s amazing new Antarctica exhibit is an Australian first featuring majestic King and cheeky Gentoo penguins, who will be housed in a state-of-the-art enclosure complete with snow-covered ice and a special penguin pool.

Don’t miss the daily penguin feeds when keepers and special guides help you discover more about the daily life of Antarctica’s star attractions!

The exhibition also features interactive displays and stunning visuals to entertain and educate visitors about the coldest, windiest and driest continent on earth.

For further information: go to www.melbourneaquarium.com.au or call

Media contact: Gabriella Iacuone, Melbourne Aquarium Ph: (03) 9923 5982 or email: giacuone@melbourneaquarium.com.au