Katy Perry ’s Melbourne wish has officially come true! While it appears the American singer did not quite get to kiss Pesto the penguin, she sure got up close and personal with the beloved bird. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Katy Perry meets Pesto the penguin. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today Perry, who is in Melbourne to perform at the AFL Grand Final, previously told 7NEWS Melbourne’s Paul Dowsley she wanted to “kiss” the famous king penguin chick Pesto.
The Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium resident is just nine months old but weighs 22.5kg — more than twice the weight of his parents. In a video posted to her Instagram page on Friday morning, Perry is seen entering the penguin enclosure — but not before she was on the receiving end of their “defence alarm”.
“Visited Pesto last night. he told me who will win in the @afl grand final tomorrow but my lips are sealed 🤐,” she captioned the clip. Perry is seen in her large puffer watching the penguins from outside the enclosure before being brought in to wash her hands ahead of the big meeting.
She is then given some bubbles, which she is told are Pesto’s favourite. Walking into the enclosure, the singer remarks, “Hi guys!” before the group of penguins start their “defence alarm”. “OK, I hear you,” she says in response.
Squatting down next to Pesto, she jokingly asks for a fist bump before requesting of the penguin: “Can you wish me luck for Saturday? It’s a pretty big gig!” The meeti.