Visit our baby King Penguin Pesto!
Pesto is the bestO!
Since hatching earlier this year, Pesto has quickly captured hearts globally, not just for his adorable antics, but for his impressive size.
At just nine months old, Pesto tips the scales at a whopping 21kg, thanks to his hearty appetite of 25 fish a day. He’s officially the largest chick SEA LIFE Melbourne has ever seen, making him a huge hit with guests and fans around the world.
From tender moments with parents Hudson and Tango to his adorable waddles into the colony, Pesto has been a true crowd-pleaser.
Why is Pesto the penguin so big!?
Pesto's impressive weight is due to a number of factors.
Firstly, his biological dad, Blake, is our biggest and oldest penguin.
Secondly, he's had amazing parents raising him!
So, the combination of good genes and good parents explains his current weight, but he will lose a lot of this when he fledges (develops his adult feathers.)
Want to visit Pesto up close?
With our Penguin Passport Experience, you can head onto the ice and get nearer to our beautiful King and Gentoo penguins.
Penguin Passport is the perfect activity for any Pesto super fan!
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