Penguins find new home after aquarium closure
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Forty Magellanic penguins moved from Mar del Plata to Río Negro, Argentina, after the Mar del Plata Aquarium closed and auctioned off its animals.
The aquarium faced bankruptcy, leading officials to sell the animals to ensure their continued care. Fundación Bubalcó, a foundation in Río Negro, negotiated to receive the penguins and adapted its facilities to create a suitable habitat for them.
Judges determined the penguins lacked the skills to survive in the wild, ruling out releasing them into the ocean. Instead, they agreed to the relocation to Bubalcó, where staff built a new enclosure with a water channel and ramps to allow the penguins to swim and explore. Fundación Bubalcó explained the penguins were born and raised in captivity, meaning they require ongoing human care.
The foundation views its park as a sanctuary for animals unable to return to their natural environment, offering them a safe and cared-for life.
