Baby Emperor Penguin is Born | SeaWorld San Diego

We have an announcement that's both exciting AND adorable! For the first time since 2010, an emperor penguin chick has hatched here at SeaWorld San Diego! Emperor penguins are currently listed as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act due to the loss of Antarctic sea ice and rising sea levels caused by climate change, and as the only zoo in the Western Hemisphere where emperor penguins can be found, we are excited to share and celebrate this rare and precious emperor penguin chick!​
​Hatched on September 12, she enjoys a steady diet of fish and "fish milkshakes", gaining at a healthy rate of 5%-10% of her body weight per day! Her little chirps have already stolen the hearts of our aviculture team and we can't wait for our guests to enjoy her as well!​