Christmas Comes Early for the Penguins at Audubon Aquarium!

2011-12-05

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 
Have Audubon's Penguins Been Naughty or Nice this Year?
Santa Claus Visits the Penguins
at Audubon Aquarium of the Americas!

Unique Holiday Penguin Feeding by Santa Claus
  Wednesday, December 21 - Saturday, December 24, 3pm

(New Orleans, La.)– He's making a list and checking it twice.  Gonna find out who's naughty and nice....and because all of the penguins at Audubon Aquarium of the Americas have been good little birds this year, Santa is hand delivering presents to each during the 3pm feeding at the Penguin Exhibit Wednesday, December 21 - Saturday, December 24.  This is the first year Audubon Aquarium has organized this special holiday feeding and the penguins are anxiously awaiting their first meeting with Ole St. Nick!

Visitors are welcome to view the festive feeding behind  the viewing glass at the Penguin Exhibit on the second floor of the Aquarium. Families can enjoy watching Santa deliver specially wrapped presents and hand feed the playful group of penguins during this especially lively feeding time. 

"We've been preparing all month for these special holiday feedings," says Senior Aviculturist Tom Dyer. "I've had a chat with Santa Claus and he can't wait to visit our thirty penguins and especially wave hello to all the boys and girls celebrating the holidays with Audubon Aquarium."

The holiday penguin feeding is at 3 pm Wednesday, December 21 through Saturday, December 24.  Special holiday penguin feeding with Santa Claus is included in general admission.

Images
Santa with Kohl the Penguin on lap
Kohl with stocking
Kohl wearing Christmas hat

Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
Tickets to Audubon Aquarium of the Americas during regular hours are $19.95 for adults, $12.95 for children and $15.95 for seniors.  Admission is always free for Audubon Nature Institute members. Advanced tickets are recommended and can be purchased by visiting AudubonInstitute.org or at any Audubon Nature Institute attractions.  Audubon Aquarium of the Americas is located at 1 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130.

 

Media Contact:
Katie Smith

Public Relations Manager
Audubon Nature Institute
6500 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 378-2693

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