Original Article: https://blog.theanimalrescuesite.greatergood.com/penguins-get-weighed-at-the-zoo/
Humboldt penguins are so adorable. And the ones that live at the Saint Louis Zoo are full of charm as they step on the scale for their weigh-in. Since these birds are considered a threatened species, the zoo likes to regularly monitor their health – something that these delightful little penguins have grown accustomed to.
And we see it best as one of the penguins, Pedro, declares his joy while his caretaker, KC Donaldson, puts him on the scale. It is truly adorable to watch.
The scene is part of the “Bring The Stl Zoo To You” – a program that allows the public to enjoy the zoo’s precious residents even while it is closed.
Because of the pandemic, the zoo is shut to the public, but thanks to the hashtag #BringTheStlZooToYou, you can still keep up to date on what is going on inside the zoo through photos and videos on social media.
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As the zoo itself wrote in their post, “Please keep in mind we are operating under unusual circumstances and limited staff. Our first priority is the care and well-being of our animals, but when we can, we will be happy to add something fun and positive to your newsfeed!”
We’re so glad that technology can still bring us glimpses of adorable penguins like Pedro because we can use the pick-me-up.
Watch the video below:
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Source: The Animal Rescue Site Blog
