King Penguin Chick Hatches at Melbourne Aquarium

The Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, located in Victoria, Australia, has welcomed its latest arrival, a king penguin chick named Pesto, footage released by the aquarium on March 28 showed.

Pesto, which hatched on January 30, has been thriving under the care of the penguin keepers and showing playful behavior and curiosity about the environment, the aquarium said.

According to its keepers, the chick “adds a fluffy new character to the aquarium” and “has been captivating guests with its adorable appearance.”

Footage here shows Pesto alongside its parents and keepers. Credit: Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium via Storyful

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