The owner of the London Aquarium says it will phase out gentoo penguins kept at its UK facilities, following pressure from campaigners. Multiple reports describe criticism aimed at the aquarium’s penguin enclosure, which campaigners say is located in a basement indoor area and lacks natural light. The campaigners have argued that the conditions do not provide an environment consistent with the birds’ needs. In response, the aquarium owner makes a pledge to move away from keeping gentoo penguins at its UK sites, framing the plan as a phased change rather than an immediate removal. The coverage characterises the announcement as the outcome of sustained public scrutiny of animal welfare and enclosure conditions. While the reports agree on the existence of the basement enclosure and the decision to phase out the species, they do not provide detailed information in the excerpts on timelines, alternative arrangements, or whether the birds will be relocated to other facilities.