Warsaw. A pavilion for penguins will be built at the Warsaw Zoo. There is a construction tender. Details

According to the Capital City Development Authority, the new pavilion is intended to provide penguins not only with comfort, but also with conditions as close as possible to their natural environment. The central point of this space is to be an outdoor pool with an island, which will allow animals to swim and dive freely. “Adjacent to the swimming pool, enclosures with 'beaches' with various surfaces and special breeding zones will be built,” it added.

A quarantine enclosure is also to be built, with a small shallow pool that will ensure the safety and health of the entire colony. “This place will allow for temporary separation of animals, if necessary,” the Warsaw zoo noted. There is also a livestock building that will be used exclusively for animals and staff.

“The new enclosure is not only a convenience for the penguins, but also an attraction for the zoo's guests. Thanks to the glass wall of the pool, visitors will be able to observe the life of these fascinating birds both on the surface and under water,” the capital zoo emphasized.

The visitor zone will be fully adapted to the needs of people with disabilities.

The Capital City Development Authority is waiting for offers from companies interested in building the pavilion until November 27.

Cape penguins, also known as penguins, and by some people nicknamed “donkeys” due to the characteristic calls of these birds, are a species that is critically endangered with extinction. In the wild, they inhabit the South African coast and islands from Namibia to southern Mozambique.

As emphasized by the Capital City Development Authority, the new enclosure will serve as a place for nature education – visitors will be able to learn more about the biology of penguins and better understand the challenges these birds face in their natural environment.