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Saving the Penguins in South Africa

Read the blog of three Mystic Aquarium staff members as they worked at the South African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB) in South Africa November 2012 through January 2013. They were there to help hand-rear over 300 abandoned African penguin chicks and prepare them for survival in the ocean. The African penguin population is endangered and has declined over 60% since 2001.

Supervisor of Penguins and Pinnipeds Laurie Macha, Senior Trainer of Penguins and Pinnipeds Tracy Camp, and Penguin Trainer Josh Davis each spent two weeks at SANCCOB. Travel expenses for Laurie, Tracy and Josh were made possible through funds raised by Mystic Aquarium's annual Penguin Run/Walk held each October.

Scroll down to read blog postings dated back to 2010.



December 5, 2012 - Tracy Camp

Well, today I got to be back in pen three again. I was hoping that I would be so that I could master this routine and especially get another chance to build my confidence working with the pelican.

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December 4, 2012 - Tracy Camp

What a day! Today for the first time I got to experience another pen other than the chick ICU. To my surprise this morning during the morning meeting, they had assigned me to be in pen three.

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December 2, 2012 - Tracy Camp

Today I had a day off from SANCCOB, so I decided to do my part to give back to the local community through tourism. Much like Mystic and many places in the U.S. that are supported through the tourism industry, I thought this would be a good chance to take in some sights and support the country at the same time.

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December 1, 2012 - Tracy Camp

It's my third day here at SANCCOB and for consistency they have scheduled me to be back in the ICU again. We have less birds in the ICU today as some of them were upgraded yesterday to pen two! Each Friday all the birds get a vet exam to see how they are progressing.

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More Articles...
  • November 30, 2012 - Tracy Camp
  • November 29, 2012 - Tracy Camp
  • November 30, 2012 - Laurie Macha
  • November 29, 2012 - Laurie Macha
  • November 27, 2012 - Laurie Macha
  • November 26, 2012 - Laurie Macha
  • November 25, 2012 - Laurie Macha
  • November 24, 2012 - Laurie Macha
  • November 23, 2012 - Laurie Macha
  • November 21, 2012 - Laurie Macha
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