Liam and Noel Gallagher have penguin chicks named after them

Liam and Noel are the first endangered African penguin chicks hatched at Hertfordshire Zoo this year.

Unlike their musical counterparts Oasis, who famously split up, these penguin chicks have remained inseparable, showcasing a heart-warming bond, according to the zoo.

They are proving to be “quite the characters”, the Broxbourne-based zoo said. 

Formerly known as Paradise Wildlife Park, the zoo added that the new arrivals' lively and energetic personalities have earned them the nickname “the little terrors”.

It said: “These cheeky little birds have captured the hearts of zookeepers and visitors alike with their mischievous personalities, reminiscent of the legendary Oasis frontman brothers.”

Liam, one of two endangered African penguin chicks, named after Oasis frontmen Liam and Noel Gallagher, at Hertfordshire Zoo (Image: Hertfordshire Zoo/PA Wire) Britpop legends Oasis, known for hits such as Live Forever, Wonderwall, Don't Look Back in Anger and Some Might Say, reformed earlier this year, with siblings Liam and Noel announcing a string of live dates for the summer of 2025.

Having played two seminal gigs at Knebworth House in 1996 in front of 250,000 fans, the reformed rockers will headline seven sold-out nights at Wembley Stadium next year.

However, there's no Hertfordshire show at Knebworth on the domestic leg of their OASIS LIVE '25 world tour.

Noel, one of two endangered African penguin chicks, named after Oasis frontmen Liam and Noel Gallagher, in a nest box. (Image: Hertfordshire Zoo/PA Wire) The Hertfordshire Zoo penguin chicks named after the Gallagher brothers were born in August and are already showing signs of independence, swaggering out of the nest earlier than expected for their species.

Tom Clark, head of birds at Hertfordshire Zoo, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Noel and Liam to our zoo family.

One of the two endangered African penguin chicks, named after Oasis frontmen Liam and Noel Gallagher, at Hertfordshire Zoo (Image: Hertfordshire Zoo/PA Wire)

“Their playful personalities and early development are a testament to the excellent care they are receiving from our dedicated zookeepers.

“Naming them after Noel and Liam Gallagher is a nod to their mischievous and energetic spirits, mirroring the iconic rock band’s dynamic presence.”

For more, and to book tickets, visit https://hertfordshirezoo.com/

One of the two endangered African penguin chicks, named after Oasis frontmen Liam and Noel Gallagher, at Hertfordshire Zoo (Image: Hertfordshire Zoo/PA Wire) Penguin parents of two endangered African penguin chicks, named after Oasis frontmen Liam and Noel Gallagher, at Hertfordshire Zoo. (Image: Hertfordshire Zoo/PA Wire)

One of the two endangered African penguin chicks, named after Oasis frontmen Liam and Noel Gallagher, at Hertfordshire Zoo (Image: Hertfordshire Zoo/PA Wire)

African penguins are an endangered species, with only around 40,000 individuals remaining in the wild.

Hertfordshire Zoo supports the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB) organisation in Africa, which works to protect these birds and reintroduce them to their natural habitat.

Visitors to Hertfordshire Zoo in White Stubbs Lane, Broxbourne, can now witness the adorable antics of these young penguins as they explore their habitat and interact with their surroundings.