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PENGUIN ENCOUNTER

hang out with the humboldts

PENGUIN ENCOUNTER

hang out with the humboldts

Overview

Come behind the scenes of our Penguin Coast exhibit and meet one of our Humboldt penguins. Enjoy watching your new feathered friend waddle around your feet, engage with our friendly, knowledgeable penguin keepers, and make memories to last a lifetime! Get your camera ready! You can take as many photos as you want during the experience.


  • A Penguin Encounter does NOT include general admission. Admission must be purchased separately.
  • You must be at least 8 years old to participate in an Animal Encounter.
  • Participants cannot be pregnant.
  • Participants must be able to sit/stand and walk up/down stairs without assistance.
  • Participants must acknowledge that they have not handled or interacted with wild or domestic birds within 12 hours of their scheduled penguin encounter.
  • Participants will use a sanitizing footbath before entering the penguin exhibit.
  • This program does not include any tactile interaction with a penguin (touching).

Tuesday-Sunday 11am & 1pm
30 minutes
Individuals: $74.95 Members save 10% on visitor experiences.
Encounter available for visitors ages 8+
Humboldt Penguins

HUMBOLDT PENGUINS

meet the colony that’s part of our family

Get to know the stories of the 16 Humboldt penguins that call our Penguin Coast home.

 

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