A Cornwall sanctuary says global records show Spneb is the oldest Humboldt's penguin in captivity.
The Humboldt pair brighten up the day as they waddle for a cuddle at a Stoke-on-Trent care home.
The South American species is part of a conservation programme at the wildlife park.
An field trip to Antarctica saw University of St Andrews students apply winter survival skills.
A new viewing area is an "important milestone", keepers at the Cornwall zoo say.
The little fairy penguin chick has been hand reared since hatching at the town's Sea Life Centre.
Birdland hopes the names of the Humboldt penguins will strike up meaningful conversations.
The discussions follow a campaign against the captivity of 15 gentoo penguins at the site.
Penguins at the London Aquarium should be relocated to a more suitable enclosure, campaigners say.
