the penguin enclosure at the International Antarctic Centre in Christchurch. The exhibit opened in 2006 and currently houses 17 little blue penguins and 7 white-flippered penguins. The little blues came from the Napier Marineland and the white-flippered are local Canterbury birds. All individuals are rehab birds (except for a couple bred in the enclosure) and are handicapped by such things as damaged flippers, broken beaks, blindness, etc.
This shot is through the side viewing window. The big window with underwater viewing can be seen to the right. Along the opposite wall are the nest holes; these have glass backs so the penguins can be seen inside.
March 2011
