Henry, Oldest Penguin At Long Beach Aquarium, Dies At 24

LONG BEACH, CA – The Aquarium of the Pacific announced that its oldest penguin Henry, 24, passed away yesterday due to complications associated with his old age. Henry had been showing signs of decline, including loss of appetite and lethargy and was under close watch and care by the Aquarium’s veterinary and animal husbandry teams, according to aquarium staff.

Henry had been a resident of the June Keyes Penguin Habitat since 2012 and will be "greatly missed," the press release said.

Photo courtesy of Robin Ribbs/Aquarium of the Pacific