National Penguin Day

National Penguin Day

January 20, 2023

Celebrate National Penguin Day with a virtual visit to the Antarctic and learn all about these adorable and fascinating creatures!

Category
Animal
when is it?
January 20
Country
United States
National Penguin Day on January 20th is an exciting day to celebrate the adorable and entertaining birds! Penguins have been around since at least 40 million years ago, with some species living as far away as Antarctica. They come in many different shapes and sizes, from Emperor Penguins that can reach nearly four feet tall to smaller species like the Fairy Penguin which grows to just over a foot in length.

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How to Celebrate National Penguin Day

<div id="" class="celebrate-item"><h3 id="" class="celebrate-title"><span class="celebrate-number">1. </span>Watch a documentary</h3><p id="" class="celebrate-text">Learn more about these amazing creatures by watching a documentary about them. From their unique behaviors in the wild, to their mating habits and family dynamics, you'll never look at penguins the same way again.</p></div>

    <div id="" class="celebrate-item"><h3 id="" class="celebrate-title"><span class="celebrate-number">2. </span>Visit a zoo</h3><p id="" class="celebrate-text">If you're lucky enough to live near a zoo that has penguins, take National Penguin Day as an opportunity to go visit them. Watching them waddle and swim around can be quite entertaining.</p></div>

    <div id="" class="celebrate-item"><h3 id="" class="celebrate-title"><span class="celebrate-number">3. </span>Read a book</h3><p id="" class="celebrate-text">Grab one of your favorite books with a penguin protagonist. Whether it’s “Happy Feet” or “Mr. Popper’s Penguins,” there are plenty of stories out there to capture your imagination and celebrate the day.</p></div>

    <div id="" class="celebrate-item"><h3 id="" class="celebrate-title"><span class="celebrate-number">4. </span>Dress up</h3><p id="" class="celebrate-text">Put together the perfect penguin costume for the occasion. From big eyes and yellow beaks, to fluffy feet and black and white feathers, have some fun with your outfit choice.</p></div>

    <div id="" class="celebrate-item"><h3 id="" class="celebrate-title"><span class="celebrate-number">5. </span>Bake something</h3><p id="" class="celebrate

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National Penguin Day Dates

Year
Date
Day

2023

Jan 20

Friday

2024

Jan 20

Saturday

2025

Jan 20

Monday

2026

Jan 20

Tuesday

2027

Jan 20

Wednesday

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