Eastern white pelican
Pelecanus onocrotalus
We are currently home to a small group, made up of four males and three females.
Population
Unknown
Diet
Piscivore
Habitat
Rivers and wetlands
Fact file
Eastern white pelican are the second largest species of pelican in the world
Adult eastern white pelicans have pure white plumage with pinkish legs. Juveniles are grey in colour and have dark flight feathers
How we're helping
Like all the animals in our care our Eastern white pelicans are amazing ambassadors for their relatives in the wild and help hundreds of thousands of people connect with nature every year. They encourage visitors to learn about the threats facing wildlife and the action they can take to help create a world where nature is protected, valued and loved.
As a wildlife conservation charity, we care for the animals here at the zoo and work to protect species at risk around the world. From providing expertise in genetics and veterinary health, to protecting wild places with local conservation partners, and even restoring threatened species to the wild, we are active where we are needed most.
Find out more about RZSS conservation