And the name is Pearl
After overwhelming public participation, the emperor penguin chick hatched at SeaWorld San Diego has officially been named Pearl. More than 29,000 people voted, with Pearl receiving more than half the votes, according to PRNewswire. Pearl hatched Sept. 12, the first chick hatched at SeaWorld San Diego since 2010. The name was announced Thursday. SeaWorld San Diego is the only zoo in the Western Hemisphere where emperor penguins can be seen.
Penguin Up Close Tour and Viewing of Pearl: Guests will go behind the scenes at Penguin Encounter for an up-close interaction with one of the penguins from Penguin Encounter. They will meet an aviculturist and learn what it takes to care for the animals. Guests will receive a rare viewing of Pearl. Tickets start at $94.
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