New baby penguin makes splash at Manly Sea Life Sanctuary

• Bryn Kay
• Manly Daily
• November 11, 2014

'Cersi'(right) A baby Little penguin pictured after being released into the penguin enclosure at Manly SEA life Sanctuary. Photo: Braden Fastier.
 

A NEW baby penguin is the latest star attraction at Manly SEA LIFE Sanctuary.

Yesterday the Little Penguin, which is about three months old, was released into the sanctuary’s penguin cove after initially spending time with its parents in quarantine.

Senior Vet Nurse Marina Tsamoulos releases 'Cersi'‘ into the penguin xove. Photo: Braden Fastier.

The young penguin, which has been given the name Cersi, didn’t take long to make a splash in its new surroundings – happily swimming and mingling with the other 14 penguins in the cove.

Senior Vet Nurse Marina Tsamoulos helps 'Cersi'‘ adjust to its new surroundings. Photo: Braden Fastier.
 

Senior Vet Nurse Marina Tsamoulos helps 'Cersi'‘ adjust to its new surroundings. Photo: Braden Fastier.
 

Asked how well Cersi was expected to integrate with the other penguins, life sciences manager Rob Townsend said he didn’t expect there to be a problem. “They (the other penguins) are good with the young ones as it’s a natural process,” Mr Townsend said. “When you try and integrate adults it can be a bit more difficult.”

'Cersi' (far left) A baby little penguin pictured after being released into the Penguin enclosure at Manly SEA LIFE Sanctuary. Photo: Braden Fastier.
 

It’s not known if the penguin is a ‘he’ or a ‘she’ and won’t be determined unless a blood test is done when it gets older As of today, people can come and see the new little penguin at the sanctuary. Noon and 2.30pm are recommended as the best time to see the penguins as that’s when they’re getting fed.

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