PENGUIN Awareness Day celebrations are under way at Dudley Zoo.
The annual event helps raise awareness about some of the climate change threats the black and white flightless birds are facing, including warmer water pushing them out further in search for fish.
The Castle Hill zoo has more than 80 Humboldts living in Penguin Bay – one of the biggest colonies in the Europe – and there are just four remaining who need names.
Last month the zoo offered bird fans the chance to adopt and name one of the penguins after a recent ID check revealed 40 didn’t have a moniker on their official records.
And with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, the zoo is pitching it as the perfect opportunity to use some animal magic to woo a loved one by naming one of the remaining birds.
Andrea Hales, the zoo's marketing manager, said: “Penguins are perfect valentine examples as they pair for life.
“And getting the opportunity to adopt and name your own makes the gift extra special.
“But with only a few nameless penguins left, lovebirds need to act quickly as not to miss out.”
All adoption packages include an admission ticket to come and visit your penguin.
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