Every good tourist is acquainted with London’s most famous landmarks: Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, The Shard, The Penguin…OK, maybe not the last one. Yet.
However, there are plans to turn the iconic Gherkin building into ‘The Penguin’, complete with beak and everything.
Bosses at ZSL London Zoo commissioned a production idea to come up with the quirky designs for the oddly shaped building.
Now they’re hoping London bigwigs will go along with their bizarre idea and remind tourists not to miss the penguins when visiting the capital.
The Zoo’s Head of Comms, Emma Edwards, told Orange news: “We don’t want anyone to miss our penguins, and they certainly wouldn’t be able to miss this one looming over the capital.
“We think ‘The Penguin’ would be a striking addition to the London skyline and serve as a perfect reminder to Londoners and tourists alike to visit ZSL London Zoo and Penguin Beach this summer.
“We know it’s audacious, but let’s be honest – penguins are a lot more interesting than gherkins!”
Just a subtle hint, then.
Earlier this year, LOCOG awarded the zoo with the ‘Inspired by 2012′ mark for its Animal Athletes events. The zoo celebrated by installing a diving board in the penguin pool, naturally.
Well, maybe ‘The Penguin’ would cheer up a rainy journey through London on an open-top bus!
By Anna Tabrah
@annatabs1
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