# London Zoo gives animals pumpkin treats to encourage natural foraging

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/trick-or-london-zoo-animals-enjoy-treats-for-halloween/
- Published: 2026-10-30T01:02:54+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-30T01:12:34+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16251119/Trick-London-Zoo-animals-enjoy-treats-Halloween.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: World

## Key points

- London Zoo animals received Halloween treats hidden in pumpkins.
- Penguins ate fish from pumpkin platters.
- The food encourages natural foraging behaviours.

## Summary

London Zoo marked Halloween by giving its animals pumpkins filled with their favourite foods. The seasonal treats encourage natural behaviours such as exploring, scent-tracking and foraging, while offering visitors a family-friendly attraction.

Humboldt penguins had fish served on pumpkin platters, while western lowland gorillas searched through pumpkins, peppers and lettuce in a pumpkin patch. The zoo has also used food-filled carved pumpkins to engage Sumatran tigers, okapis, Komodo dragons and Galapagos tortoises.

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