{"id":445,"date":"2020-10-05T15:06:28","date_gmt":"2020-10-05T14:06:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/example.com\/exhibit\/pelican-cove\/"},"modified":"2025-10-17T10:28:24","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T09:28:24","slug":"pelican-cove","status":"publish","type":"exhibit","link":"https:\/\/neuronicdev.es\/bpa\/discover\/exhibits\/pelican-cove\/","title":{"rendered":"Pelican Cove"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

To ensure their safety during the current bird flu epidemic, our Dalmatian Pelicans have been temporarily moved indoors. We appreciate your understanding as we take necessary precautions to protect their health and well-being.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Welcome to Pelican Cove<\/h3>\n
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No trip to Blue Planet Aquarium is complete without a trip outdoors to say hello to our very own resident pelicans. It\u2019s the perfect opportunity to come and see something a little different from our underwater friends, so let\u2019s learn a little more about the exhibit and what you can expect.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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What is it?<\/h3>\n
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What is Pelican Cove?<\/h4>\n
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Pelican Cove is home to our squadron of\u00a0Dalmatian pelicans<\/a>. This species have been classified as Near-Threatened, which means they are at risk of future extinction. That\u2019s why we take real pride in our Pelican Cove exhibit, providing a peaceful and safe home for them with hands-on care.<\/p>\n

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Dalmatian pelicans are stunning animals, and are the largest species of pelican in the world. They can grow up to 1.8m in height and have a wingspan of over 3m when fully grown \u2013 not to mention weighing up to 15kg! Dalmatian pelicans are typically found in Eastern Europe, as well as East and Central Asia, and will migrate to warmer climates for breeding. They eat mostly fish, including carp, perch, trout and eels but they have also been known to eat crustaceans, cephalopods, molluscs and amphibians.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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What's it like?<\/h3>\n
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What is Pelican Cove like?<\/h4>\n
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Pelican Cove is our outdoor exhibit that\u2019s home to our very own Dalmatian pelicans. They enjoy the peace and quiet of their outdoor space, providing the perfect way to introduce our visitors to this incredible species. It\u2019s an open-air exhibit, giving the birds the best environment to live. Dalmatian pelicans are often found in typical wetland areas like lakes, rivers and estuaries, and so our Pelican cove exhibit aims to replicate this, with plenty of space and water for the birds to enjoy.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n

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Select an animal<\/h6>\n
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