Sponsor a Humboldt Penguin

Sponsoring a penguin at Newquay Zoo will make a real contribution to the daily care of our penguins and wildlife conservation work across the world.

Our sponsorship packs make a fantastic gift for animal lovers of any age. Prices start from as little as £35 per year, with three different packs to choose from.

The Humboldt penguin was named after the Humboldt current where they swim and catch their food. The Humboldt current is a cold current that runs from Chile to Peru along South America’s west coast. The current was named after Alexander von Humboldt, an explorer.

The population of Humboldt penguins is declining, caused in part by over-fishing, climate change, and ocean acidification. Penguins are also declining in numbers due to habitat destruction, and in the over collecting of guano by humans. The waddle of Humboldt penguins at Newquay Zoo contributes to the breeding population in zoos worldwide.


How do I sponsor a penguin?

First choose the sponsorship package that you wish to purchase online from the options below and then go on make your animal selection.

Sponsorships apply to the species rather than individual animals. This is because some of our animals may move to other zoos as part of breeding programmes. If your sponsored species moves, we will advise you and you will be given the opportunity to transfer your sponsorship to another species.

Please note that our sponsorship gift packs are only available for UK delivery.


Penguin sponsorship packs available:

Cert Penguins

Penguin sponsorship pack – £35

  • A sponsor’s certificate
  • A fact sheet about the penguin
  • A thank you letter
  • A photograph of a penguin
  • Your name displayed in the zoo for 12 months
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Penguin

Junior sponsorship gift box – £54 (Previously £59)

Includes all items within the standard sponsorship pack plus:

  • A penguin soft toy*
  • One child day ticket to Newquay Zoo
  • Due to supply issues, we currently do not have any presentation boxes available. The price is reduced to reflect this

*soft toys are subject to change.

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