a new species of penguin. Chinstraps, named for the distinctive black line marking their faces, now join more than 80 macaronis, kings, southern rockhoppers and gentoos. “The penguins love their habitat, and so do our guests,” says Bonnie Van Dam, curator of birds. “The Polk Penguin Conservation Center is a gem of the Zoo, and we are so glad it’s back.” As one of the largest penguin facilities in the world, the PPCC has: SEE BEHIND THE SCENES Did you know you can feed the penguins at the Detroit Zoo? When you book a Mingle With the Macaronis experience, you can meet these flippered friends up close and explore their behind-the-scenes habitat. Visit detroitzoo.org/zoo-experiences to learn more. GET THE SPECS 25-foot-deep aquatic area 2-acre habitat 326,000- gallon pool 6 | Detroit Zoological Society
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