Newt Gingrich bitten by penguin at St. Louis Zoo

Washington, Apr 17 (ANI): Newt Gingrich is sporting a small bandage on his finger after getting nipped by a small penguin during his tour of the zoo on Friday.

The Republican presidential candidate is an avid fan of zoos and often visits them while on the campaign trail, but this time his trip didn't turn out even close to pleasurable, the Politico reported.

Gingrich was in St. Louis to speak during the National Rifle Association's annual meeting.uring his visit to the popular zoo in Forest Park, he was treated to a behind-the-scenes visit with two Magellanic penguins, when one of the penguins nipped the 68-year-old on the finger.

Zoo spokeswoman Susan Gallagher said that only a small bandage was all the medical care that was required for the injury. (ANI)