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London Aquarium owner pledges to phase out gentoo penguins at UK facilities

Campaigners have long criticised attraction for keeping birds in basement enclosure without natural light

The Independent UK

London Aquarium to phase out gentoo penguins after pressure from campaigners

. Campaigners highlighted that the birds in London were kept in an indoor basement enclosure

Evening Standard

London aquarium says ‘no change is not an option’ for indoor penguins

The aquarium first introduced 10 gentoo penguins from Edinburgh Zoo in May 2011

The Independent UK

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Alton Towers owner U-turns on plan to restrict disability pass

Theme park owner COO apologises after petition to reverse the decision reaches 25,000

The Independent UK

Autistic and ADHD children to be excluded from disability queue at Alton Towers

The trial will prevent anyone who has difficulty with crowds from using the disability access pass

The Independent UK

Alton Towers to test excluding people with autism and ADHD from disability fast lane

Half-term trial will limit ride access passes for those with additional needs and offer calmer spaces to people who find crowds difficult

The Guardian - UK

London Aquarium pledges to listen to ‘constructive ideas’ about their indoor penguins

Many groups are concerned about the 15 penguins kept indoors in the central London attraction

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Aquarium owners pledge to listen to ‘constructive ideas’ about captive penguins

Sea Life London Aquarium’s owners promised to speak to campaigners after an outcry over the 15 penguins kept indoors in the central London attraction.

Evening Standard

MPs call for release of 15 penguins ‘trapped’ at London aquarium

Cross-party group wants environment secretary to urgently examine moving the birds to a facility ‘better aligned with their needs’

The Guardian - UK

Sea Life London Aquarium faces demand from 75 MPs to free 15 'trapped' penguins: 'It's un-British'

The captivity of 15 gentoo penguins at the Sea Life London Aquarium is ‘un-British’, says the MP leading the campaign

Evening Standard

Campaign to free London aquarium penguins ‘trapped in basement’ backed by MPs

Campaigners say the 15 creatures are kept in ‘un-British’ conditions

The Independent UK

Protesters demand penguins 'trapped in basement' of London aquarium are set free

The ‘Free the 15’ campaign claims the Sea Life London Aquarium is keeping the birds in ‘horrible’ conditions without sunlight

Evening Standard

Protesters call for release of penguins ‘trapped in basement’ of London aquarium

Campaigners have claimed the Sea Life London Aquarium, owned by Merlin Entertainments, are keeping the birds in ‘horrible’ conditions for profit.

The Independent UK

Why October is becoming as important as summer for UK theme parks

Halloween thrill-seekers are transforming October into a peak month for theme parks, with Merlin Entertainments revealing the period now rivals August for profitability.

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Lego to buy discovery centres from entertainment giant in £200m deal

The Lego and Legoland branded discovery centres are based around the world

Evening Standard

Lego to buy entertainment venues from Merlin for £200m

The Danish toy giant announced the deal to buy the Lego and Legoland branded discovery centres by the end of the year.

The Independent UK

How to get two theme park visits for the price of one this summer

Visit Alton Towers, Chessington, Legoland Windsor or Thorpe Park with this limited-time ticket offer

The Independent UK

Save 43% on entry tickets with a Warwick Castle discount code

Save on a day out at the medieval attraction with a Warwick Castle promo code this September

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Alton Towers and Legoland owner confirms Fiona Eastwood as chief executive

Fiona Eastwood became interim chief executive in November last year, replacing former boss Scott O’Neil, who left after two years at the helm.

The Independent UK

Legoland owner says yearly sales soared to record high

Merlin Entertainments, which is one of the world’s biggest operators of theme parks and attractions, said sales hit £2.1 billion last year.

Golf Monthly

LIV Golf Announces Greg Norman CEO Replacement

Scott O'Neil has succeeded Norman in the role, although the Australian will remain involved with LIV Golf

Player One

'Minecraft' Theme Parks Coming to the Real World in UK, US Starting in 2026

Mojang is partnering up with Merlin Entertainments to bring Minecraft theme parks to the real world with the first one coming in 2026.

PC Gamer

Minecraft is getting two block-busting theme parks

Complete with Minecraft accommodation and Minecraft restaurants.

The Independent UK

Minecraft theme parks to open in the UK and the US

Merlin previously struck a deal with Lego to buy its Legoland theme parks

Evening Standard

Minecraft to become UK real-life destination in deal with Merlin

The deal will include Minecraft-themed accommodation, retail and restaurants plus a Minecraft-themed ride in the UK and the US

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