Mystic Aquarium

Sea Research Foundation’s Mystic Aquarium is pleased to welcome penguin expert and University of Cape Town Professor Dr. Les Underhill on Thursday, March 31 for a public presentation on African penguin conservation. From 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m., guests will enjoy wine, cheese and a special visit from the aquarium’s own African penguins. Immediately following, Dr. Underhill’s presentation, entitled “You too can be an Ambassador for the African penguin,” will highlight the plight of this endangered species and how our local community can have a global impact. Can't make it in person? Watch live online.

Dr. Underhill is currently a professor in the Department of Zoology at the University of Cape Town in South Africa specializing in seabird and African penguin research.

WHO: Penguin expert and University of Cape Town Professor Dr. Les Underhill and Mystic Aquarium’s African penguins

WHAT: Cocktails & Conservation

WHERE: Mystic Aquarium
55 Coogan Blvd.
Mystic, CT 06355

WHEN: Thursday, March 31
Cocktail hour: 6 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
Presentation immediately following

HOW: Preregistration is required by Monday, March 28 by calling 860.572.5955 ext. 520.

COST: Suggested donation of $10, payable at the door. Donations help support African penguin research and conservation locally and in South Africa.

About Mystic Aquarium
Mystic Aquarium is a division of Sea Research Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, and is counted among the nation’s leading aquariums with more than 300 species and an extensive collection of marine mammals, including beluga whales. Mystic Aquarium has been a pioneer in offering guests a variety of up close encounters with a wide range of marine animals. The mission of Sea Research is to inspire people to care for and protect our ocean planet through education, research and exploration.

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