Three new works of public art have gone on display in Liverpool city centre for locals to "Go Penguins" over.
Ahead of next week's internet charity auction, the new painted penguins, "Quercus", "Noah's Ark" and "Garden Bird" have been put on show at the city's Metquarter.
Director of Wild in Art, Sally-Anne Wilkinson said: "I’m thrilled with these new additions to the auction - I had the privilege of watching them being created and was completely mesmerized by every brush stroke.
"I’m going to be incredibly jealous of whoever is lucky enough to take these three penguins home; it would be an absolute joy to look upon them every day."
Quercus by Sara Jane Richards, Noah’s Ark by Anna Benson and Garden Bird by Mary Lundquist will be delighting visitors to the city's shopping hub until Tuesday 2nd February.
The beautiful birds will then make their way to St George’s Hall for the two-day People’s Preview on Wednesday 3rd and Thursday 4th February.
Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Councillor Mike Storey said: "There is a huge amount of anticipation and excitement building for the People’s Preview and the online auction and these three new penguins are a fabulous boost to the event.
"St George’s Hall will definitely be the place to be next week and I’m sure the penguins will be given the send off they deserve and leave a great legacy for many deserving causes."
The online charity bid has already attracted some celebrity support, including the cast of Hollyoaks and Paul O'Grady.
The scouse chat show host said: "It’s been a privilege to be involved in this campaign and I was thrilled to see my original design of Owl Ma Penguin brought to ‘life’.
"Go Penguins has captured people’s imaginations and an army of penguins dotted around Liverpool has proved a huge success and raised a lot of public interest.
"I hope the Go Penguins auction raises loads of money for the charities and the penguins go to good homes!!"
The "Go Penguins" internet auction takes place from 9am Wednesday 3rd February with lots closing every two minutes from 12pm on Friday 5th February in numerical order.
Auctioneer James Kersh said: "We are advising potential purchasers to register well in advance and to have a back up list in case they miss out on their first choice.
"An internet auction can be won in the last second and so good preparation is vital for success".
To register a bid and to view all of the penguins, go to www.gopenguins.co.uk.
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