‘Wing’ it on! Bring the kids this Fall Break to OdySea Aquarium for Penguin Party, a festive event celebrating the African penguin, October 5 to 13. In honor of African Penguin Awareness Day, October 12, OdySea Aquarium is turning up the fun and educational experiences to spotlight these endangered birds. Each day, visitors of all ages can enjoy a variety of exciting activities including live interpretive talks and Q&A sessions with penguin experts, Kids Waddle Races, Rubber Penguin Water Table Races, and best of all, special daily appearances by some of OdySea Aquarium’s beloved penguins as these highly charismatic birds venture beyond their Penguin Point exhibit to greet guests on to the aquarium floor! All Penguin Party activities are free with admission, making Penguin Party 2024 a “waddle” of fun for the whole family.“OdySea Aquarium is the ultimate Fall Break destination for families to come together and create lasting memories,” said Jessica Peranteau, Director of Animal Care at OdySea Aquarium. “Our Penguin Party offers engaging activities as well as a meaningful opportunity to connect with this species and learn about the conservation of African penguins. It’s an event where both kids and parents can enjoy a perfect blend of entertainment and education, leaving with smiles on their faces and a deeper appreciation for these incredible animals. We call that a win/win!”Flock to OdySea Aquarium this Fall Break where African Penguin Awareness Day is now a week-long celebration with Penguin Party!Don’t miss the exciting daily line-up:Penguin Appearance with Live Interpreting and Q&A Session*10 a.m. & 1 p.m. *10:00 a.m. Appearance Mon-Thurs OnlyPenguin PointNothing beats seeing a penguin waddle about the OdySea Aquarium floor! Visit Penguin Point to view a few of the Aquarium’s most vivacious animal ambassadors, snap some pics, learn something new about the species, and/or ask that burning question about these feather friends!Waddle You Know? – Penguin 101 with Live Exhibit Interpreting and Q&A Session11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.Penguin PointAfrican Penguin Awareness Day is Oct. 12, and OdySea Aquarium is celebrating the amazing species all week with special programming and activities at Penguin Point. The celebration includes opportunities to learn about penguin behavior, diet, anatomy and more – as well as how to help these endangered birds. Guests can ask questions of the knowledgeable OdySea penguin experts whose job brings them nose-to-beak with some of the Aquarium’s most charismatic and loveable animals!Kids Waddle Races11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.Penguin PointGet ready for a true penguin-inspired activity at the Kids Waddle Race, part of the Penguin Party celebration! In this delightful activity, children will channel their inner penguin by “shuffling” with a frisbee between their legs, simulating a true “waddle”. The short and playful race is sure to be both a comical and heartwarming way to experience the unique movements of everyone’s favorite feathered friends while promoting awareness of these amazing animals. Don’t miss this “waddle-tastic” race—perfect for creating memories and good-natured laughs!Rubber Penguin Water Table Races12 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.Penguin Point/Kids CoveDive into a good time at the Rubber Penguin Water Table Races! In this playful event, rubber penguins—rather than ducks—race down the Kids Cove water table in a thrilling competition. Which penguin will ride the wave to victory? Spectators will delight in watching the water cascade bringing the toy penguins down to the finish line. It’s a fun-filled challenge that promises excitement for all!Penguin Picasso PaintingsFeeling inspired? Want to capture the moment? Take home a unique piece of penguin art! OdySea Aquarium offers original penguin-created artwork for sale all week at the Discovery Desk at Penguin Point with proceeds directly benefitting the African penguin SAFE program—Saving Animals From Extinction.Penguin Point/Kids CovePenguin EncountersTreat the #1 penguin lover to an OdySea Aquarium Penguin Encounter! Go behind the scenes with the outstanding OdySea penguin Animal Care Team to observe and participate in incredibly unique experiences that include penguin playtime and training demonstrations with plenty of opportunities for priceless photos with these adorable birds. Visit here to learn more.
