Cornish Sardines Delight Park Penguins

Penguins at Paradise Park in Hayle, Cornwall, are once again feasting on sardines, this time sourced from a local fisherman just 10 miles away. This significant shift followed the retirement of the park's previous local supplier, which had led to the park relying on imported, frozen fish. A serendipitous conversation between fisherman Tom Lambourn and a park keeper sparked the new arrangement, providing 26 Humboldt penguins with a fresher, regional diet. The park's curator, David Woolcock, expressed delight in supporting local sources and noted the penguins' enthusiastic reception of the Cornish catch. Notably, Spneb, believed to be the world's oldest Humboldt penguin at 38, recently celebrated her birthday with her favorite Cornish sardines. This initiative not only benefits the penguins but also highlights the quality of local catches and reduces the environmental impact of long-distance fish transportation. An informational board at the park now educates visitors about the penguins' diet and the local fishing partnership.