Here at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, our Sub-Antarctic Penguin colony is home to two incredible species: King penguins and Gentoo penguins. No two penguins are quite the same, with each one showing their own unique quirks and character.
Meet a few of our feathered favourites below and learn more about the penguins who call Penguin Expedition home.
Meet Some of the Colony
Meet Aurora
Aurora is one of our regal King penguins. She is quite shy and is the smallest King penguin in the colony, making her easy to spot amongst the others. Aurora has large light grey eyes. This majestic…
Meet Charlie
Who’s the prettiest little girl? That’ll be Charlie! Charlie is one of our youngest Gentoo penguins in the colony. Being as young as she is, she is still very inquisitive and loves to follow keepers…
Meet Derrick
This handsome man is called Derrick, and if you ever hear one of the King penguins singing, it most likely is him! Derrick is one of our cheekiest penguins and loves to always see what his fellow…
Meet Gibson
This is Gibson, and when we say he is the sweetest penguin ever, we mean he is the sweetest penguin ever. Gibson came to us in 2016 and has had the same easy-going and kind-hearted personality since…
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Learn about Sphen and Magic
Same-sex couple, Sphen and Magic began developing a strong bond and became inseparable before breeding season. They were constantly seen waddling around and going for swims together. The couple were given a foster egg to look after. It hatched and baby 'Sphengic' was born!
N-ice Penguin Facts
Sea soaring
Despite not being able to take flight in the sky, penguins use their flippers to fly through the water
Penguins in danger
Over half of all penguin species are listed as endangered. Penguin populations are threatened by oil spills, bycatch, overfishing, habitat loss and climate change.
The tall and small
Emperor Penguins are the largest species of penguin growing up to around 120cm tall while the smallest species is the Little Penguin, growing to only 30cm tall.
#LoveWins at Penguin Expedition
It’s breeding season at Sea Life Sydney Aquarium, and this year, same-sex couple Sphen and Magic, collectively known as Sphengic, are the attraction’s newest couple!!
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Interesting and Unique Facts about Penguins
Penguins may just be the cutest bird out there. But they're not just cute - they are also some of the most interesting creatures. Learn new facts about these waddling wonders.
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Get some penguin wisdom
Words of wisdom for humans from Steven, our cheeky, resident penguin!
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