August 21, 2007
New Penguins at the Zoo
They’re just so darn cute. Take a look at three of the four baby penguins that just moved into their new digs at the San Francisco Zoo yesterday. Riley, Charlie, Thistle, and Gnocchi (omg, too cute) are only 12 weeks old. Fresh out of “fish school,” these tuxedo-wearing chick magnets are living it up across from the Lion House on Penguin Island.
By the handsome looks of these birds, it’s no wonder that Penguin Island has the highest success rate of captive breeding. The 200-foot pool may not be as spacious as the original Fleishhacker Pool (circa the Fleishhacker Zoo), but we’re guessing that these new inhabitants will have plenty of room to eat, swim, and make whoopee. Besides, the Fleishhacker Pool was for frisky people, not penguins.
Have fun in your new home, little guys. Watch out for those mean ol' lions across the way.
Image Credit: San Francisco Zoo


Speaking of the Lion House, I was sorely disappointed to see it closed while I was visiting the Zoo a few weeks ago, anyone know what's going on with it? Are they renovating it?
I'm glad we got some penguins before they all melt.