Penguins parade to new home at Detroit Zoo

[BetteDavisEyes]

Zoo’s penguins take stately stroll to their new home

The Detroit Zoo’s 83 penguins took a stroll Thursday to their new home.

Zoo handlers escorted the waddling waders along a celebrity-style red carpet (which was actually blue, to reflect their icy cold habitat) lined with cheering young fans and posing for pictures along the way.

One even came back for an encore with the paparazzi.

It was moving day from their old habitat to the new Polk Penguin Conservation Center, the largest penguin facility in the world, which is slated to open April 18...

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/ne...ty/2016/04/07/zoo-penguins-new-home/82754246/

 

[Tssiemer]

I'm glad that's in my life.


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[michmi]

I've gone to the Detroit Zoo since I was a kid, zoos in general (and especially this one) have changed so much and I can't wait to see this new building. They're saying the penguins are extremely active since they've moved and are now able to do deep diving, which they couldn't at the old penguinarium.

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/ne.../detroit-zoo-look-penguins-new-home/82980604/

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Polk Penguin Conservation Center opens to public (Photo slideshow)

http://www.detroitnews.com/picture-...conservation-center-opens-to-public/82980044/