2024 African Penguin Chicks!

Cuteness overload 🥹💕
These adorable new African penguin chicks are part of the The Association of Zoos and Aquariums' African Penguin Species Survival Plan! This program supports field conservation efforts + breeding to help promote a sustainable future for these endangered penguins.
Over the last 30 years the number of breeding African penguins in South Africa has declined by 73%. Some scientists are predicting that they could be functionally extinct by 2035. Because of this, each African penguin that is hatched in zoos and aquariums is vital in ensuring their survival for future generations.
Share these facts on African penguins for #EndangeredSpeciesDay today, and stay tuned for more updates on these fluffy hatchlings!
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