New England Aquarium, African penguin

New England Aquarium penguins have a new 'retirement' area. Take a look at the new habitat
Penguins now have a place to go as they get older. More than half of the New England Aquarium’s African penguin colony has met or surpassed their typical life expectancy of 10 – 15 years in the wild. With that in mind, the staff began to modify the exhibit last year to make it more comfortable for the birds in their advanced age.
Watch: Geriatric penguins get new ‘retirement island’ at New England Aquarium
Some of the penguins at the aquarium are in their 30s, which is double the normal life expectancy of African penguins in the wild.
'Assisted living': New England Aquarium creates new space for senior penguins
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The New England Aquarium creates 'retirement home' for aging penguins
New England Aquarium designed a habitat for its senior penguins after over half its colony surpassed their life expectancy.
New England Aquarium Creates 'Assisted Living' for Senior Penguins, Complete with Acupuncture Treatments
These senior Penguins also get to enjoy a special diet of hydrated fish and receive daily medical treatments, such as eyedrops, foot treatments, and even acupuncture to make their
New England Aquarium staff create senior-friendly island for aging penguins
Some of the penguins at the New England Aquarium are in their 30s, which is two to three times the average life expectancy.
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