CALGARY --
King penguins at the Calgary Zoo are set to waddle once again.
The popular Penguin Walk is set to return on Jan. 15 and will happen daily —depending on weather— at 10 a.m.
Penguins in the wild often travel far distances to find open water so the walks are aimed at improving the local birds' health and well-being, stimulating their mind and encouraging exercise.
"Our king penguin colony anticipates the walk every morning as a part of their wake-up routine,” said Mike Teller, the zoo's north zone curator.
"It is their decision whether to venture out and get that daily exercise, which is a big part of our environmental enrichment program and an essential component for the welfare of all animals in our care.”