Have you noticed the rocky structures in the African penguin exhibit? Those nest boxes were created by TCU – Texas Christian University students from the TCU College of Science & Engineering and TCU College of Fine Arts in December 2019. Since then, several breeding pairs have taken up residence in the nests. Both the male and female will contribute to building the nest, incubating eggs and feeding and caring for their young. This #penguinawarenessday video shows nesting behaviors from some of t

Gentoo penguin Nipper is known as our colony's most avid nest builder. Each spring, as soon as keepers supply the nesting rocks, he works to perfect his nest and is always on the hunt for just the right rocks - even if they're found in the nests of his neighbors. Recently, Aviculturist Loribeth L. spotted him in action sneaking rocks from Blue, who was out grabbing a quick snack in the water. | Tennessee Aquarium