First penguin chicks born at California zoo in years as handlers reveal unique rearing plan
The San Francisco Zoo is celebrating the arrival of three baby South American penguins, the first to be born at the zoo in years. The chicks are being hand-reared by zoo staff to ensure their success, as some of the potential parent penguins were not considered experienced. The zoo had previously been hatching two to five chicks every year since the 1980s, but had not been able to breed for a few years due to restrictions.
- ▪The San Francisco Zoo has welcomed three baby South American penguins, the first to be born at the zoo in years.
- ▪The chicks are being hand-reared by zoo staff due to the lack of experienced parent penguins.
- ▪The zoo had previously been hatching two to five chicks every year since the 1980s, but breeding was restricted for a few years.
- ▪The hand-rearing process involves nearly 24-hour care in the beginning, with the chicks being kept warm with heat lamps and prepared for life outdoors.
- ▪The zoo's breeding program is highly strategic, with pairs being carefully selected to ensure the success of the chicks.
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Metro First penguin chicks born at California zoo in years as handlers reveal unique rearing plan By Katie Jerkovich Published June 13, 2026, 8:43 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google A Bay Area zoo is celebrating the arrival of a pack of baby South American penguins for the first time in years, as zoo officials reveal the chicks will be hand reared in order to ensure success. San Francisco Zoo officials announced the successful hatching of three Magellanic penguin chicks who are “growing steadily” behind the scenes, the press release read. Video posted on the zoo’s Facebook, captured the little fluffy chicks getting used to their new home as squeaks and peeps of the 4-week-old birds fill the Penguin nursery.
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