The annual Penguin Palooza event takes place at the Stony Point Nature Reserve in Betty’s Bay to highlight the important role that the African penguin plays in our marine environment. This year the event will be held on 26 November at Stony Point Nature Reserve and will include many fun kids’ activities, exhibitions and the very popular penguin release.

The African penguin, also known as Cape penguin or South African penguin, is a species of penguin confined to southern African waters. Like all penguins, it is flightless, with a streamlined body and wings stiffened and flattened into flippers for a marine habitat.

Did you know that the African penguin is the only penguin found in Africa! Male penguins are larger than females, with larger beaks. African penguins are monogamous; meaning that they mate with the same individual for many years.

Attend the Penguin Palooza and earn 200 points if you send us a picture of yourself at this year’s event! If you cannot attend in person, we will also be streaming it so you can watch online. Keep an eye out for the official advert of the event.