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Clacton's North Sea World and dolphinarium on Clacton Pier gained yet another attraction, six Humboldt penguins
The penguins, which were native to South America, were being looked after for a Malta aquarium, but the penguins remained a feature after these went back to Malta. Mr Reg Bloom, who ran the dolphinarium, had a special pool built for the new residents, they cost £400 each back in 1973
The dolphinarium bought an unnamed penguin in 1977 from a zoo in Lowestoft, they hoped the bird was male as the other three they had were females. Reg described the penguins as the tamest he had ever known and offered a prize of a day on the pier for anyone who could suggest a suitable name that would suit a male or female, the other three penguins were called Tweedle-Dum, Tweedle-Dee & Smelly.
Breakfast Time
Breakfast Time
January 1973 and six young Humboldt Penguins arrive on Clacton Pier, treated to a breakfast served up by 4 year old animal lover Lesley Wilcox
1980s Penguins
1980s Penguins
The Penguins on Clacton Pier
Penguin Pool
Penguin Pool
The warning sign says it all even though its not spelt right, they were just as tame as the dolphins but would peck
Pool Party
Pool Party
The South American Humboldt Penguins on Clacton Pier in 1973
Six of the best
Six of the best
Six of the South American Humboldt Penguins on Clacton Pier in 1973
Clacton Streaker
Clacton Streaker
A young Michael Goss playing with the penguins at Clacton
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