African Penguin

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The African Penguin is an endangered species that walks the streets of Simons Town. Find the protected Penguin colony at Boulders Beach and see them in their natural habitat.

African Penguin Questions, Answers and Facts

Is the African penguin only found in South Africa?
A The African penguin is found in South Africa and Namibia
How big is the African penguin?
A The African penguin is 45 centimetres in hieght
Do the Penguins ever leave Boulders beach?
A The penguins do leave Boulders but only for hunting.
What size are the South African Penguin?
A The Penguin is approximatly 45cm in height.
does this save
A lets see
Did Boulders Penguin colony get affected with bird flu like Robben Islands Penguins?
A No, the Boulders Penguin colony was not affected.
can we get a cab to the Penguins?
A yes, you can use a cab there are numerous options from the Cape Town city.
Are there any other places the African Penguin can be found in Caper Town?
A Yes there are. Robben Island and Betty's Bay.
Can we swim with the penguins?
A No, sometimes at Boulders beach the penguins are in the water close to people. This is not always the case.
Can we swim with the penguins?
A Most of the time the penguins are not reachable. However, sometimes they do hang out at Seaforth and Boulders beach.

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