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Christmas Cuteness Overload: New Gentoo Penguin Chick Arrives at Moody Gardens for the Holidays!

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022
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GALVESTON, Texas (December 21, 2022) – In the spirit of Christmas, an adorable fuzzy Gentoo penguin chick is the newest addition to the South Atlantic exhibit inside of the Aquarium Pyramid at Moody Gardens.

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  • GALVESTON, Texas (December 21, 2022) – In the spirit of Christmas, an adorable fuzzy Gentoo penguin chick is the newest addition to the South Atlantic exhibit inside of the Aquarium Pyramid at Moody Gardens.
  • Following two Macaroni that hatched earlier this season, this new Gentoo penguin joined the Moody Gardens family on December 12th and weighed in at 98 grams.
  • As they do in the wild, Gentoo penguin parents often build nests out of rocks, which can be spotted on exhibit at Moody Gardens.
  • Moody Gardens® is a public, non-profit, educational destination utilizing nature in the advancement of rehabilitation, conservation, recreation, and research.