A rockhopper penguin’s strong claws and big beak help it climb... most of the time. 🐧 The Americas explores Patagonia TONIGHT at 8/7c on NBC. | NBC

The rockhopper #penguin loves to hop around! | Oceana

We recently kicked off the beginning of African penguin nesting season! This program helps to ensure the healthy breeding population of endangered African penguins as part of our participation in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) African Penguin Species Survival Plan. | Mystic Aquarium

It isn't springtime at Shedd until the penguins start nesting! Every year, the Magellanic and rockhopper penguins pair up and build nests, using lavender twigs, rocks and more. Last year, four Magellanic chicks—Porter, Popi, Dee, and Sir Elio—joined the penguin colony, contributing to Shedd’s participation in a shared Species Survival Plan for these near-threatened birds. Stay tuned for egg updates! In the meantime, see the penguins in their nests this spring: https://shedd.link/2RvtF8B | Shedd