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Humboldt Penguin (coming soon!)

Spheniscus humboldti

We’re getting ready to welcome Humboldt penguins to the Zoo. These penguins live along the rocky shores of Peru and Chile, and feed off fish from the chilly Humboldt Current that runs along their natural habitat.

The Zoo is in the process of renovating our former seal pool, which is where the penguins will eventually take up residence. We expect the habitat to open early summer 2025!

Details

Size

Height: 25-28 in.

Weight: 7-13 lbs.

Zoo diet

Fish

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

upclose of Humboldt penguin, white background

Coastal Habitat

Exhibit information

We’re getting ready to welcome Humboldt penguins to the Zoo. These penguins live along the rocky shores of Peru and Chile, and feed off fish from the chilly Humboldt Current that runs along their natural habitat.

The Zoo is in the process of renovating our former seal pool, which is where the penguins will eventually take up residence. We expect the habitat to open early summer 2025!

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