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Meet the penguins

Price:  £80*
Duration:  Up to 30 minutes
Meeting point:  Visitor Services
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Sorry, Meet the Penguin interactions are temporarily sold out, current dates are available for outstanding gift vouchers only.

New dates for the penguin experience will be released in summer, for dates in September and onwards. Please keep checking our website for more information.

Waddle this way onto our penguin's beach where you'll meet and feed our colony of Magellanic penguins and learn all about this species.

Please see the buttons and tabs below for more information. If you are booking using a gift voucher, please select the 'redeem a gift voucher' button.

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Dates & Price

Price: £90 for one person and £90 each for up to 2 additional participants (includes zoo admission). 

Dates: We only have a limited number of spaces available for each interaction. Please check the booking calendar, by clicking on the link, to check our availability. We only allow bookings up to 6 months in advance.

Please note we have limited availability at weekends and school holidays, so please allow plenty of time to book your interaction. Extensions will not be given.

What to expect

Waddle this way onto our penguin's beach, where you'll meet and feed our colony of Magellanic penguins and learn all about this species.

Our expert staff will be on hand to guide you through the interaction, answer any questions you might have, and give you some fascinating facts about life as a penguin.

We only accept one booking per slot, so your experience will be exclusive to you.. and a friend or two if you can bring yourself to share!

Each experience lasts for up to 30 minutes and you will be free to enjoy the zo for the remainder of the day. This interaction includes admission into the zoo and you'll also get a complimentary car park pass and certificate.

What you need to know

  • Prices: £90 for one person and £90 each for up to 2 additional participants.
  • Animal interactions are non-refundable. Please note we have limited availability at weekends and school holidays, so please allow plenty of time when booking.
  • The interaction must take place within 6 months of booking.
  • Minimum age: 8 years, anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult 
  • The interaction may take place in close proximity to water, please notify us when booking if any adjustments need to be made for the interaction.  
  • Start time: 9:45am, please note only paying participants will be ensured entry to the zoo before 10am. 
  • Interaction includes entry into the zoo for the day.
  • For any additional requirements, please contact animal.interactions@blackpoolzoo.org.uk for more information .
  • Unfortunately, this experience is not suitable for those who are pregnant or people with epilepsy.

Terms and Conditions

Please ensure you have read all terms and conditions before booking a slot or purchasing a gift voucher.

General animal interaction terms and conditions can be found here.

General gift voucher for animal interaction terms and conditions can be found here.

  • Specific Terms & Conditions

    • You must be at least 8 years old to participate in this experience.
    • Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult participant.
    • Maximum of 3 participants per experience.
    • The interaction does not take place in water, but you may be in close proximity.
    • For visitors with disabilities, please check here for specific details regarding accessibility.
    • For visitors with disabilities, please email animal.interactions@blackpoolzoo.org.uk before booking, and we will see how we can best accommodate your needs.
    • Unfortunately, not all of our Animal Interactions are suitable for everyone, including those with any relevant phobias or severe allergies. Please read the specific terms and conditions for further information, or contact us on 01253 830805 for advice before purchasing.
    • Unfortunately, this experience is not suitable for pregnant women or people with epilepsy.
    • Full gift voucher terms and conditions can be found here.
    • Full terms & conditions can be found here.

The purchase of additional non-participating guests can only be made on the day of the interaction at Visitor Services and they can only access the zoo after 10.00am. Parts of the interaction will take place behind the scenes and in staff-only areas which are not visible or accessible to non-participating guests.