The Latest Breaking News from Sea Life London Aquarium

London Aquarium owner pledges to phase out gentoo penguins at UK facilities

Campaigners have long criticised attraction for keeping birds in basement enclosure without natural light

The Independent UK · May 29

London Aquarium to phase out gentoo penguins after pressure from campaigners

. Campaigners highlighted that the birds in London were kept in an indoor basement enclosure

Evening Standard · May 29

Penguins happier in ‘basement’ than outside, London aquarium claims

The top London attraction is under increasing pressure from animal welfare activists to improve conditions for15 gentoo penguins

Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2025

Aquarium carries out annual count of its more than 6,100 fish

The Rainforest Adventure zone underwent its latest survey of the many creatures that call it home, including 133 Piranhas and 41 Pacus

Wales Online · Jan 3, 2023

UK first as aquarium breeds largest jellyfish species found in UK waters

It’s the first time the massive mushroom-shaped species will go on display

Wales Online · Nov 3, 2022

Penguin named after Emma Raducanu travels to Denmark in search of love

Eight-month-old penguin Raducanu will be alongside five other gentoo penguins making a 1,000-mile trip from the Sea Life London Aquarium to Denmark.

Evening Standard · Feb 14, 2022