Vote for Detroit Zoo Penguins for the Penguins International March of the Penguin Madness!
ROYAL OAK, MI - Four penguins from the Detroit Zoo are contenders in Round 1 of the Penguins International March of the Penguin Maddness. Opal, Jay, Maximilian and Freckles are representing the Detroit Zoo in this international voting frenzy.
The March of the Penguins Madness, according to Penguins International, is an education initiative presented as a competition to crown the world’s favorite penguin. Penguin contenders are nominated by employees at zoos, aquariums, museums, and other institutions that house penguins in human care. The individuals nominated serve as ambassadors to their wild counterparts encouraging the public to learn more about the 18 species of penguins on our planet, cultivate empathy for these flippered friends, and take action to protect wild penguins for future generations.
Voting started March 17th, with 6 divisions total. Vote for your local Detroit Zoo penguins now!
Sources: Penguin International & Detroit Zoological Society
