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This day is celebrated worldwide.
World Penguin Day is celebrated by everyone worldwide who wishes to spread awareness about different penguin species like the African penguin, fairy penguin, blue penguin, and more.
National Penguin Day originated in 1972, when Gerry Wallace of Alamogordo, California, scribbled the date on his wife's calendar.
This yearly penguin festival began at McMurdo Station, an American research station on Ross Island. Researchers discovered that the Adelie penguins started migrating around this time every year. When Gerry Wallace and his wife created this celebration at the Naval Weapons Center in Ridgecrest, California, the news was released and accepted worldwide; thus, they created World Penguin Day to increase awareness about these fascinating species.
Now that you know all about how World Penguin Day started, learn more about the history of these creatures of Antarctica!+
The Adelie penguins begin their trek toward Antarctica on April 25. Penguins are flightless aquatic birds endemic to the Southern Hemisphere with dark and white plumage, counter-shading, and flippers.
On April 25, the world commemorates World Penguin Day to recognize the world's most distinctive bird. The day also raises awareness about the plight of this flightless bird, whose existence is being increasingly threatened.
Celebration of World Penguin Day is an excellent opportunity to learn more about these amazing critters. Learn about the many penguin species found across the world and share some interesting facts with your friends and family. Documentaries are a terrific way to view these animals in action.
Take a trip to your local zoo if you have the time, they would probably have some penguins in their care, and some even allow visitors to participate in feeding time by tossing fish to the hungry birds.
Consider supporting the zoo's conservation efforts or those of reputable non-profit organizations. You could even virtually adopt a penguin and get regular updates on their progress!
Penguins are hilarious animals, specifically when it comes to their general clumsiness on land, so you can celebrate this day by watching video compilations of their adventurous exploits and charming clumsiness.
You could even dress up in penguin colors or put on a penguin suit and go for a waddle.
Take a trip to your community pool to work on your speed, agility, and swimming techniques if you genuinely believe penguin is your spirit animal, and celebrate this day.
Yes, this day celebrates flightless birds.
World Penguin Day is a day when people all around the world get together to honor the incredible flightless birds that call the Antarctic home. The day encourages awareness of penguins in general, as there is much about penguins that is unknown.
Feed the Birds Day is an important day that might save the lives of countless backyard birds by feeding them. At the same time, World Penguin Day is all about the penguins of the world and their conservation.
This day helps create awareness about penguins that inhabit Antarctica and encourages people to participate in their conservation efforts.
National Penguin Day originated in 1972, when Gerry Wallace of Alamogordo, California, scribbled the date on his wife's (Aleta's) calendar.
Seafood Watch Lists: being a conscientious shopper is essential. Check watch lists to ensure the seafood you consume is fished or farmed in an environmentally friendly manner. You can also team up with (or support in any way possible) an organization that works for aquatic animals.
| Date | Day |
|---|---|
| April 25, 2020 | Saturday |
| April 25, 2021 | Sunday |
| April 25, 2022 | Monday |
| April 25, 2023 | Tuesday |
| April 25, 2024 | Thursday |
https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/world-penguin-day/
https://geographical.co.uk/nature/polar/item/2720-world-penguin-day
https://www.calendarlabs.com/holidays/international/world-penguin-day.php
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At Kidadl we pride ourselves on offering families original ideas to make the most of time spent together at home or out and about, wherever you are in the world. We strive to recommend the very best things that are suggested by our community and are things we would do ourselves - our aim is to be the trusted friend to parents.
We try our very best, but cannot guarantee perfection. We will always aim to give you accurate information at the date of publication - however, information does change, so it’s important you do your own research, double-check and make the decision that is right for your family.
Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. Our recommended activities are based on age but these are a guide. We recommend that these ideas are used as inspiration, that ideas are undertaken with appropriate adult supervision, and that each adult uses their own discretion and knowledge of their children to consider the safety and suitability.
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