Meet Edinburgh Zoo's Newest Penguin Chicks

0:00It's April 24th. This is Edinburgh News Today, AI-powered stories from your city. Edinburgh Zoo just dropped some adorable news with the arrival of their first two northern rock hopper penguin chicks of 2026. Meet Wesley and Penny, weighing in at 63 grams and 95 grams each, born to proud parents, Bruce and Pinhead, right around World Penguin, day on April 25th. These tiny fluff balls are smaller than a kiwi fruit, but already stealing hearts. The keepers are on high alert, weighing the chicks daily during the first 30 days to track their growth. They gently lift them from under the parents, get a quick reading and slip them right back in under a minute, keeping everyone calm and stress free. Team leader Allison McLean calls this her favorite time of year, loving how one chick chatters away during check-ins while the other plays shy and snuggles up. These extra meaningful since northern rock hoppers are endangered, and this birth boosts the breeding program for stronger, more diverse zoo, population.

1:02Early signs show bold personalities emerging, and the teens optimistic about more hatchlings popping up soon. Swing by Penguin's rock, Europe's biggest outdoor penguin pool to catch Wesley and Penny, getting that VIP parent care up close, making your next zoo.