Lincoln Children's Zoo Welcomes Humboldt Penguin Chick

The Lincoln Children's Zoo recently celebrated the hatching of a Humboldt penguin chick on December 15, 2024, marking the second offspring for parents Sharkbait and John Henry. The chick, which weighed 72 grams at birth and has since grown to 1,160 grams, is being closely monitored by zookeepers to ensure its health and development. Both parents have been attentive during the incubation and care periods, showcasing their experience after successfully raising their first chick, Percy, in April 2024. The zoo is awaiting blood test results to determine the chick's sex and name, which will be announced later. This hatching is significant as Humboldt penguins are considered a vulnerable species, and the zoo plays a crucial role in conservation efforts. The Lincoln Children's Zoo is part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ Species Survival Plan Program, aimed at maintaining a genetically diverse population of species at risk of extinction.