"Born Free/PA Media Penguins "trapped" in the Sea Life London Aquarium must "get the life they deserve", a group of MPs has warned. The captivity of 15 Gentoo penguins at the riverside attraction is "un-British", said David Taylor, Labour MP for Hemel Hempstead, who is leading the campaign. The aquarium, owned by Merlin Entertainments, opened its first penguin exhibit in May 2011 with 10 Gentoo penguins from Edinburgh Zoo."
"A petition by campaign group Freedom For Animals calling for the penguins to be moved into a better facility has received more than 37,000 signatures. The Merlin Entertainments spokesperson said: "We know that many people care deeply about the Gentoo penguins at Sea Life London Aquarium - we do too. "We have an incredible team of conservationists, animal welfare specialists, and aquarists who are with the penguins every day, making sure they're healthy and thriving.""
Fifteen Gentoo penguins are held at the Sea Life London Aquarium, prompting MPs to demand relocation to facilities that better meet behavioural, ecological and physiological needs. Labour MP David Taylor called the captivity "un-British", criticised lack of daylight and fresh air, and urged Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds to consider relocation. The aquarium opened its penguin exhibit in May 2011 with ten Gentoo penguins from Edinburgh Zoo. Campaign group Freedom For Animals gathered over 37,000 petition signatures. Former Undertones singer Feargal Sharkey backed the campaign. Merlin Entertainments stated that the enclosure replicates natural habitat and that conservation and welfare staff care for the penguins daily.
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