by M. J. Joachim

Created on: July 10, 2011

There are many places to see penguins in the United States. However, the best places are organizations devoted to protecting these flightless birds, encouraging visitors to join the cause of penguin preservation and providing delightful habitats for penguins and other animals in their care. When these criteria are adhered to, penguin enthusiasts will undoubtedly be enchanted with their experiences of visiting penguins in captivity. The following organizations are the best places in the United States to see penguins in captivity.

Mystic Aquarium:  55 Coogan Boulevard Mystic, Connecticut 06355; Phone: 860-572-5955; Web: mysticaquarium.org

The Mystic Aquarium is operated by the Sea Research Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating people about aquatic animals through educational programs and research. Their first penguin exhibit opened in 1989, and since then they have participated in many activities that encourage people to understand and appreciate penguins. Among some of their more popular events are the 5K Run, Walk (or Waddle) to benefit African Penguin Conservation. Penguins from the Mystic Aquarium can also be seen in the 2011 released Hollywood film, “Mr. Popper’s Penguins.”

California Academy of Sciences:  55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California; Phone: 415-379-8000; Web: calacademy.org

The California Academy of Sciences works to understand and explain our environment through numerous exhibits and educational programs. Originally founded in the mid 1800’s, the California Academy of Sciences was fully refurbished in 2008. Penguins are featured in their Penguin a + Pajamas sleepover event. They can be also be viewed and studied in the Steinhart Aquarium, an attraction at the California Academy of Sciences, through a variety of live penguin cams and exhibits.

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium:  1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, Florida  34236; Phone: 941-388-4441; Web: mote.org

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium has over 10 acres of conservation land dedicated to the preservation of wildlife habitats located in Florida’s Key West region. One of the main attractions of Mote is the extensive aquarium, which strives to educate researchers, scientists and the general population about oceanography and marine life. Mote has many educational programs relating to penguins established in their Penguin Island exhibit. Penguin Island will be home to numerous South

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