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Admission Membership

On Zoo Boo dates (Oct. 3-4, 9-11, 16-18 and 23-25), regular Zoo hours are 10 a.m.–2 p.m. The Zoo will reopen from 3-8:30 p.m. for the event. A separate Zoo Boo ticket is required.

Rockhopper Penguin

(Eudyptes chrysocome)

Named for their ability to jump off cliffs and hop on land, rockhopper penguins can be identified by yellow feathers extending backwards from their eyebrows. Male rockhoppers can produce “penguin’s milk” for hatchlings if no other food is available.

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Quick Facts

Habitat: Polk Penguin Conservation Center

Class: Birds

Conservation Status: Vulnerable

Size: 14 inches tall

Weight: 4 to 5 pounds

Median life expectancy: Males 23 years; females 28 years

Diet: Fish, crustaceans and cephalopods

Upcoming Events

Penguins Feeding

Happens every day at 11 a.m.
Dates Available

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Penguin Cam

August 14, 2025

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