Humboldt Penguins On Exhibit For First Time At SeaWorld San Diego

SAN DIEGO, CA — For the first time in more than 40 years, Humboldt penguins are on exhibit at SeaWorld San Diego.

Previously housed behind the scenes at the theme park, Humboldt penguins were originally brought to the park for a breeding program managed under the AZA Species Survival Plan. In collaboration with SeaWorld, an AZA accredited facility, the breeding program worked to ensure genetic diversity and the sustainability of the Humboldt penguin population.

Since then, SeaWorld has sent many of its Humboldt penguins to other zoos and aquariums, according to the park. The 16 Humboldt penguins that remain are non-breeding birds, providing visitors an opportunity to now view eight different species of penguins at SeaWorld.

The penguins, distinguished by their black chest markings, are at their new habitat Penguin Point, formerly Otter Outlook. Southern sea otters are at their new home in Wild Arctic.