Tours
Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the African Penguin Colony at the Maryland Zoo
- Item Number
- 123
- Estimated Value
- 300 USD
- Sold
- 320 USD to Carswell1621
- Number of Bids
- 16 - Bid History
Item Description
Rock Island is home to one of the largest colony of African penguins in North America! The colony was started in 1967 and contains between 40 and 50 birds. The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore has raised over 900 chicks over the years and plays a very large role in the African Penguin Species Survival Plan. The tour includes a trip into Rock Island, including a visit of the kitchen and food preparation area, the hospital room and chick rearing area, and the nesting room. Keepers will explain how the penguins are cared for and some of the necessary records that are kept. They will also speak a little about penguins in the wild and the efforts currently underway to conserve them.
Item Special Note
THIS OFFER EXPIRES OCTOBER 1, 2013. Tour is 30 minutes and available any day of the week between the hours of 1:30-2PM (with the exception of Wednesday). Group size is limited to 4 [ratio of 1 adult per two children]. Closed toed shoes are required to be worn for the tour. No strollers.
Donated By:
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
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