I visited Taronga zoo last Monday. I was hoping to see the Fiordland penguin. However I was very disappointed that he was moulting and concealed. I went to Seaworld the previous week and saw moulting King and Gentoo penguins.
I also was disappointed that I didn't see any Australian sea lions or sub Antartic fur seals or information about the threat posed by global warming and overfishing. According to the zoo website there was a comprehensive display about these and research into animals on Macquarie island. I only saw a few brief clips about leopard seals (which are in no danger of extinction) and how deep cetaceans dived. I also saw on the website a thing about a virtual tour about what you can do to stop global warming and overfishing with a 'best fish guide' handout. I saw none of the sort and was VERY disappointed especially for the $44 entrance fee.
I was also very angry about the fact there was no parent or teacher control for a bunch of school children and toddlers screaming and misbehaving.
More penguin species would be a good idea. How about some Royal penguins from Macquarie island? or Great White Sharks?
