Uploaded October 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
đ¶ These *shoes* were made for walkin' đ¶
We recently told you about Beach Donkey's training sessions + how she is rewarded with "novel views" around the Aquarium. But why did she undergo the training sessions? To have her get used to her custom shoes!
Beach Donkey (a 24-year-old African penguin) has received specialized care for a foot condition, and part of that care was introducing custom footwear + medical treatments. In 2020, Beach Donkey was diagnosed with pododermatitis, also known as bumblefoot, due to large calluses that had developed on her feet. Our team developed an intensive treatment plan for Beach Donkey, which took more than two years to complete!
For the last several months, Beach Donkey grew accustomed to her shoes, received foot treatments, had a successful molt, and was able to undergo a foot surgery. Since then, her condition has improved significantly! She is now considered healed from bumblefoot (YAY!), and we have plenty of amazing footage of her in her custom footwear!
More: bit.ly/3VSMT55
#AfricanPenguins #Penguins #WaddleWaddle #BeachDonkey
đ¶ These *shoes* were made for walkin' đ¶
We recently told you about Beach Donkey's training sessions + how she is rewarded with "novel views" around the Aquarium. But why did she undergo the training sessions? To have her get used to her custom shoes!
Beach Donkey (a 24-year-old African penguin) has received specialized care for a foot condition, and part of that care was introducing custom footwear + medical treatments. In 2020, Beach Donkey was diagnosed with pododermatitis, also known as bumblefoot, due to large calluses that had developed on her feet. Our team developed an intensive treatment plan for Beach Donkey, which took more than two years to complete!
For the last several months, Beach Donkey grew accustomed to her shoes, received foot treatments, had a successful molt, and was able to undergo a foot surgery. Since then, her condition has improved significantly! She is now considered healed from bumblefoot (YAY!), and we have plenty of amazing footage of her in her custom footwear!
More: bit.ly/3VSMT55
#AfricanPenguins #Penguins #WaddleWaddle #BeachDonkey
