ZSL Whipsnade Zoo's Ricky the rockhopper penguin

21/12/2018

Now that Ricky is well and truly settled in at Whipsnade with our other Northern rockhoppers, we'll be merging this page with our ZSL Whipsnade Zoo page soon.

Look out for our penguin video on Whipsnade channels on Christmas Day! 🐧

25/04/2018

This week is a double celebration for our penguins 🐧 - it's World Penguin Day today, and it's Ricky's birthday on Sunday! 🎉

Head over to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo to see a Facebook live with our African black-footed penguins: https://goo.gl/5XamC5

20/01/2018

It's Ricky's favourite day of the year - Penguin Awareness Day - and here are some of his new friends!

If you ❤️ penguins, 'like' the ZSL Whipsnade Zoo page to see more cheeky rockhoppers!

19/11/2017

I'm ready for my close up!

08/10/2017

Ricky is getting along swimmingly with his Whipsnade pals!

12/05/2017

Happy Friday! Ricky is settling into his new home at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo and enjoying the stunning views over the Dunstable Downs.

15/03/2017

The world famous rockhopper penguin is making the move for love!

Ricky will be migrating up the M1 to ZSL Whipsnade Zoo to meet his perfect partner, as part of the European Endangered Species Breeding Programme and join the established group there ahead of breeding season.

ZSL London Zoo’s famous resident rockhopper penguin is making a move to its sister site, ZSL Whipsnade Zoo.

19/07/2016

Fancy helping ZSL to protect precious marine wildlife and their habitats? Take part in our first moonlit challenge, Swim for Wildlife, at Brockwell Lido this August!

Whether your swimming style is more of a manatee or a shark, you'd like to swim in a pod or on your own - we have something for everyone! Sign up today and help us

ZSL is asking hundreds of daring swimmers to make a splash at Brockwell Lido while raising vital funds to support ZSL’s work to protect our oceans and marine life.

17/06/2016

Happy Friday! Here's a smoking hot Ricky to get you through the afternoon...

01/06/2016

Happy hump day... Here's some motivation from our main man at Beach to get you through the rest of the week!

16/05/2016

Up close with the very handsome Ricky!

Ricky

29/04/2016

Today is Ricky the rockhopper's birthday - find out all about him in this live broadcast!

15/04/2016

Happy Friday!

Ricky relaxing with a bit of Yoga

11/04/2016

Thought i would share this amazing pic of my 3 year old kyla with ricky!!! ❤

10/04/2016

Ricky's birthday is coming up at the end of the month and we all know how much he loves to be the centre of attention! Why not help him celebrate by adopting him for yourself or a friend and support ZSL's vital conservation work at the same time...

Adopt Ricky our charismatic rockhopper penguin from £35.

08/04/2016

Ricky says hi!

05/04/2016

Ricky attempting to bleach his fabulous head feathers in the glorious sunshine!

31/03/2016

25/02/2016

Do we detect a hint of 'Blue Steel' there Ricky?

Got to get up close what a beaut you are 😍

17/02/2016

Come on in, the water's lovely!

02/02/2016

Felt so lucky to be able to see a rockhopper penguin! Ricky is a character for sure 🐧

22/01/2016

If meeting Ricky in 2016 would make all your wildest dreams come true, then you need to book yourself onto our Meet the Penguins experience! http://www.zsl.org/meet-the-animals/penguins

20/01/2016

Ricky doing what he does best! Happy ...

Vine by ZSL London Zoo

14/01/2016

Ricky couldn't resist TRY-ing to get in on the action at Beach today with star Chris Robshaw and songstress Camilla Kerslake. We think he hit the high notes with this photobomb!

11/01/2016

Good morning...

Ricky

08/01/2016

He always has to be the centre of attention...

04/01/2016

Ricky was in his element during today's annual animal stocktake...

30/12/2015

Spot the windswept rockhopper!

11/12/2015

Ricky's hair is on point today!

07/12/2015

Mondays aren't so bad when you're a rockhopper !

03/12/2015

Ricky loves posing for the cameras!

"Make sure you get my good side!"
Ricky posing for cameras like a pro :-)

21/11/2015

Spot the rockhopper !

19/11/2015

Ricky loves to feel the wind in his feathers!

03/11/2015

Oh Ricky...

29/10/2015

Behold, the magnificent Ricky!

22/10/2015

Ricky, you've officially gone through the 15,000 mark on Facebook! Is there anything you'd like to say to your fans?
...No? OK, we'll just watch as the wind blows through your feathers.

20/10/2015

'I whip my hair back and forth!'

16/10/2015

Now don't all go crazy at once... but here's our handsome Ricky surveying his kingdom at Beach!

13/10/2015

'There's only room for one on this rock...and it's me'