The Milwaukee County Zoo's newly remodeled Penguins of the Pacific habitat opens

From JSOnline:

Amy Schwabe

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

The Humbolt penguins are back at the Milwaukee County Zoo.

In March, the Humboldt penguin enclosure — located near the front of the zoo — was closed for several months as the exhibit was remodeled into the newly named Penguins of the Pacific exhibit. Starting Dec. 11, the new habitat will be viewable by the public.

The $5 million renovation to the habitat — which was originally built in the 1980s — includes larger viewing windows, new shade structures, a replaced water filtration system and the expansion of the penguins' pool from 10,000 to 30,000 gallons.

During the renovation, the zoo's 15 Humboldt penguins were relocated to the flamingo building, where they were not viewable by the public.

To celebrate the penguins' return, there will be special activities at the Dec. 11 Wild Lights holiday event from 5:30 to 9 p.m. The first 500 visitors will receive a Penguins of the Pacific tote bag, and all visitors will be able to make their own penguin mask.

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From: https://www.jsonline.com/story/life/2024/12/10/milwaukee-county-zoo-penguins-of-the-pacific-exhibit-opens/76886337007/