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Meet an African Penguin
2024-01-13 13:00:00 2024-01-13 14:00:00 America/New_York Meet an African Penguin Learn all about penguins during this visit from Newport Aquarium. Pickerington Main - Atrium

Saturday, January 13
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-01-13 13:00:00 2024-01-13 14:00:00 America/New_York Meet an African Penguin Learn all about penguins during this visit from Newport Aquarium. Pickerington Main - Atrium

Learn all about penguins during this visit from Newport Aquarium.

Waddle on over for an up-close and personal encounter with a penguin! WAVE Foundation at Newport Aquarium is visiting to introduce us to one of their penguin ambassadors. During this presentation, participants will learn about these incredible animals, including their natural history, geography, diet, predators, and WAVE Foundation’s research and conservation initiatives. 

If you need accommodations for a class or event, contact communications@pickeringtonlibrary.org or call 614-837-4104 ext. 221.  

AGE GROUP: | Preschoolers | Kids | Families | Adults |

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Phone: 614-837-4104
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