(WBBM NEWSRADIO) — Two new animals are making a splash at Shedd Aquarium.
Pico and Douglas are rockhopper penguins that hatched at Shedd Aquarium last summer and are finally big enough to join their fellow flightless friends in the Polar Play Zone.
Males are already the same size as adults in their colony, but visitors will be able to spot the young penguins since they're still without the yellow crest feathers above their eyes.
“Throughout the year, guests get a bird's eye view of the life cycle of a penguin – nesting, egg laying, hatching, chick raising and molting season when the birds shed their feathers – so our colony showcases this annual journey,” said Katy Roxbury, senior trainer at Shedd Aquarium, in a released statement.
“Now Pico and Douglas serve as ambassadors for their wild counterparts, sparking curiosity and encouraging guests to help protect penguins worldwide.”
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