PENGUINS at Dudley Zoo are making the most of the warm weather by heading to the beach.
More than 11 tonnes of sand has been added to the £40,000 walkthrough enclosure, which is home to a colony of 70 Humboldts, to build up a beach.
Head of birds Kellie Piper explained: “We like to have a nice, thick layer of sand for the penguins and it needed replenishing.
“Over time the sand gets compacted down by the weather and from the penguins walking on it and a fresh layer of sand also makes the enclosure look lovely.”
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