A Penguin Waddle, organised by Two Oceans Aquarium through the V&A Waterfront takes place on Saturday 8 October 2022 in honour of International African Penguin Awareness Day.
“On Saturday 8 October 2022 we will be celebrating the African penguin – by “waddling” through the V&A Waterfront precinct in honour of International African Penguin Awareness Day. You and your rookery (that’s the collective noun for penguins, by the way) are invited to join us for a light amble around South Africa’s favourite harbour-side attraction to see the sights and raise awareness for this endemic, but severely endangered species. Let’s create awareness about the plight of the penguin together!” reads the invite from Two Oceans Aquarium.
Meet at the entrance to the Two Oceans Aquarium at 09h30 on 8 October 2022. The easy <3km walk will start here at the Aquarium and follow a safe walking route around the V&A Waterfront. You’ll depart the Aquarium at 10h00 at the latest once the group has assembled. The slow stroll should take about an hour, which means you’ll be back in time for the African penguins’ 11h30 feeding time at the Penguin Exhibit – always fun and informative.
Wear your best black and white to win!
Come dressed in your most creative black and white and you will be entered into a lucky draw. Up for grabs is a Penguin Experience for two people (appropriate for ages 8 and up) worth R1 570. Terms and conditions apply.
Why are we waddling?
African penguins are in trouble. At their current rate of decline, it is estimated that with will be functionally extinct by 2035. Without immediate awareness, intervention and public support – in just seven short years we may never see another penguin again on South Africa’s coast. If a future without penguins sounds bleak to you – join Two Oceans in taking action.
- Here’s the situation:Currently, there are only 10 400 breeding pairs of African penguins left, split among 28 colonies.Just 100 years ago, single colonies often had over 1 million penguins. At the current rate, there will not be enough penguins left to support their species, and they will be functionally extinct within 10-20 years.
WHAT: Penguin Waddle on International African Penguin Awareness Day
WHERE: Two Oceans Aquarium, Dock Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town 8001
WHEN: 09h30 on 8 October 2022
INFO: T 021 418 3823 | Visit | Two Oceans Aquarium is listed on the Cape Town Green COASTAL Map
See also Cape Town Green Map
