There are two viewing platforms for our Humboldt penguins at Inca Trail, one overlooking their pool area where visitors can watch them swim, and one at their beach area.

The beach viewing area for our Humboldt penguins has been redeveloped to provide further space for our penguins, a new shaded area and improve viewing for visitors.

After being unused for nearly a decade, the old aviary habitat at Inca Trail was transformed by our Maintenance Team into a home suitable for our rock hyrax. Their new habitat included plenty of beams and climbing apparatus for enrichment along with a large viewing window.

Rock hyrax moved in
2023
to this habitat
In the year
2023
this habitat was upgraded
Penguins can live for
30 years
in the wild
Rock hyrax live for
11 years
in the wild

Animals in Inca Trail

Humboldt Penguin

Spheniscus humboldti

From: South America

Status: Vulnerable

Quick Fact: Humboldt penguins are generally monogamous and recognise their partner in the colony through distinct vocal calls.

Find me in: Inca Trail

Birds

Rock Hyrax

Procavia capensis

From: Africa

Status: Least Concern

Quick Fact: The closest living relatives to the rock hyrax are elephants and manatees despite their appearance.

Find me in: Inca Trail

Mammals

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