Thank you to everybody who entered our Penguin Encounter competition, and for taking the time to learn the names of our resident rockhopper penguins!

Of course, as many of you correctly answered, the name we were looking for was Spike – the rest are all real names belonging to our rockhoppers.

But there can be only one winner of this once-in-a-lifetime experience, and that lucky person is ... Pascale King! Congratulations, Pascale! You’ll be enjoying an informative, fun and exhilarating face-to-face encounter with our feathered friends very soon.

Let’s remind ourselves of how adorable these little guys are:

Still interested in experiencing a Penguin Encounter? Email Visitor Services on info@aquarium.co.za or call us on +27 (0)21 418 3823 to book your encounter!

Raising awareness of African penguins

Those who are interested in doing something to help the plight of the rockhoppers’ relative, the African penguin, can join us as we Waddle for a Week from Gansbaai to Simon’s Town to raise awareness. More details at www.penguinpromises.com

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