Penguins need our help! Meet us at the African Penguin habitat all weekend (including Monday - Penguin Awareness Day! 🐧) to learn what conservationist are doing to save them. With activities that are engaging for all ages, Zoo Naturalists will dive into what it takes to care for one of the rarest penguin species in the world, and how you can help them, too! #PenguinAwarenessDay Check out the @seafoodwatch app from the @montereybayaquarium to help determine sustainable seafood options! | Minneso

Today we are celebrating International African Penguin Awareness Day! We know some of our visitors' favorite parts of the zoo is walking through the Eco Center and watching the African penguins mirthfully swim and play in their exhibit. With such big personalities, we can't say we blame you. But did you know that these charismatic birds are now critically endangered? With now only 20,000 breeding pairs in the wild, they are facing dire straits. Habitat loss, climate change, and overfishing have

Add this spot to your bucket list👇 Boulders Beach is home to the African penguin, one of the only places in the world where you can see them in the wild! Watching them waddle around, dive into the ocean, and soak up the views of Table Mountain National Park was the perfect way to start this journey. If you’re planning a visit to Boulders Beach, here are a few tips: Arrive as early as possible to beat the crowds and buy your ticket ahead of time to save time in line. Once you make it to the beac