Conservation Conversation: African Penguins @fort_wayne_zoo

Uploaded August 2023 | Updated September 2026, 7 hours ago

Let’s chat about Black-footed penguins! Called either African penguins or black-footed penguins, this endangered species of penguin is native to South Africa. To help these penguins waddle into a brighter future, the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo has teamed up with SANCCOB in this Conservation Conversation.

Conservation Conversation: African Penguins

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$Penny the Ostrich Set to Return to Habitat After Successful Surgery The Fort Wayne Zoo is cheering on Penny the ostrich as she recovers very well from a successful partial wing amputation surgery. On July 23, a plastic cup blew into her African Veldt habitat. Ostriches are naturally curious and opportunistic eaters and Penny attempted to swallow the cup. Penny’s Animal Care & Health Teams immediately intervened to remove the item from her esophagus to prevent her from completely swallowing the item.” States Dr. Caitlin Hemby, Fort Wayne Zoo Associate Veterinarian. Had she fully swallowed the item, it could have been a life-threatening situation. During the initial intervention, she injured her right wing. As she recovered, and upon further monitoring via medical exams and X-rays, it was determined that Penny irreparably fractured her wing, and an amputation became necessary. That surgery was successfully performed on July 30. In the weeks following Pennys surgery, she has been spending time behind-the-scenes acclimating to life with one less wing. Her Animal Care Team was routinely monitoring her balance and watching her wound heal. We are thrilled to see her recovering so well, and she has already returned to her regular Penny self. We understand how loved Penny is by so many members of our community, and we appreciate your patience as she recovers off habitat. You will see her back on the Veldt soon! Visit FWZoo.com for more insight to the specialized care Penny received.$

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Conservation Conversation: African Penguins