Moody Gardens Penguin Encounter

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I'm uploading this so people who are interested in doing the penguin encounter at Moody Gardens in Galveston, TX can get a better idea of what all it entails.
Please keep in mind that my experience was somewhat unique and so it will probably not be the same for everyone. I was "lucky" in that when I bought my ticket for the group penguin encounter, I was actually the only ticket sold for that time slot that day. So, instead of a group encounter I got more of a private tour.
In this case, I believe because I was an adult and I was calm (and because my biologist tour guide was awesome!), I got to meet more than one penguin as is the norm for these encounters. If you are in a group and there's a lot of loud kids in there with you I don't think they will usually bring in more than one. And also I think touching the penguins is also not guaranteed.
The king penguin at the end is actually the first penguin I met who, it turned out, was not interested in painting for me that day, so I got to meet Hendrix! He is a very charismatic penguin and he really enjoys doing these encounters and being with his towels! The penguins in this video are Rockhoppers, King and Gentoo penguins.
All in all, I would highly recommend experiencing this encounter if you're at all on the fence about it. It's very cute and the money all goes toward conservation.

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  • @melissamoreno5799
    @melissamoreno57996 жыл бұрын

    I remember meeting Hendrix years ago when I was in high school. I knew as soon as he waddled in that it was him. My favorite penguin

  • @rodelambrocio3181

    @rodelambrocio3181

    6 жыл бұрын

    Melissa Moreno

  • @megspitzer9406

    @megspitzer9406

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hendrix is so talkative throughout the video!

  • @jojo-go8ii

    @jojo-go8ii

    5 ай бұрын

    I meet Hendrix yesterday during my school field trip he is 20 years old

  • @TheCrazyDcoolest
    @TheCrazyDcoolest5 жыл бұрын

    The things I would do to be able to pet a penguin.

  • @brettvukovich6220

    @brettvukovich6220

    3 жыл бұрын

    Spare us the details.

  • @TheCrazyDcoolest

    @TheCrazyDcoolest

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@brettvukovich6220 well I'm glad you asked. My answer: start a worldwide pandemic.

  • @i-man872

    @i-man872

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@TheCrazyDcoolest lol

  • @pedrogabrielduarte4544

    @pedrogabrielduarte4544

    2 жыл бұрын

    It s a wild animal so don t do it even is a rescued animal

  • @TheRealEnriqueWilliam

    @TheRealEnriqueWilliam

    5 ай бұрын

    @@pedrogabrielduarte4544 Well, you're allowed to pet a penguin in some zoos like this one in the video.

  • @dacoup5955
    @dacoup59553 жыл бұрын

    Zoo Keeper : "You wanna say hi!?.. " Penguin : “I am the the destroyer, kneel before me feeble humans and worship your king” Zoo Keeper : "yea he's just excited to be in here"

  • @constantreader8760

    @constantreader8760

    3 жыл бұрын

    I tremble and obey, oh Lord Penguin.

  • @sjk6101983

    @sjk6101983

    2 жыл бұрын

    He’s actually probably saying, “feed me some freaking fish 🐟 woman! I’m hungry 😋!”

  • @megspitzer9406

    @megspitzer9406

    2 жыл бұрын

    That rockhopper penguin is so vocal!😅

  • @Dirty_Squirrell
    @Dirty_Squirrell3 жыл бұрын

    To be in a room filled with penguins would be lovely. :)

  • @rachelperez7842
    @rachelperez78425 жыл бұрын

    Did anyone else see the penguin at 5:40 fall? 😂

  • @cecebell8624

    @cecebell8624

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yeah😂

  • @thunderbolt467

    @thunderbolt467

    4 жыл бұрын

    Rachel Perez I totally did 🤣

  • @jeffreydrozek-fitzwater4649
    @jeffreydrozek-fitzwater46496 жыл бұрын

    When I did this, it was just one penguin. Super jealous you got a party.

  • @NikkiD1445

    @NikkiD1445

    5 жыл бұрын

    Oh my goodness! Same here. Why did they get to have more?!

  • @jad1079
    @jad10793 жыл бұрын

    "He's trying to mate with my knee." 🤣

  • @peterjongsma2754
    @peterjongsma27546 жыл бұрын

    Heaven will be when animals trust us like this.

  • @Risklander

    @Risklander

    6 жыл бұрын

    Peter Jongsma but no because we hunt animals

  • @nelsonta00

    @nelsonta00

    6 жыл бұрын

    But the penguin is not a wild penguin. In most cases, the only animals that trust us are those that depends on us for food.

  • @zoomkaboom1

    @zoomkaboom1

    6 жыл бұрын

    thats what the Bible says. So make sure to make it to Heaven!

  • @SilverTongueFox

    @SilverTongueFox

    5 жыл бұрын

    and we dont betray them by stabbing their necks or hammering their heads

  • @Aryan-kl4tx

    @Aryan-kl4tx

    2 жыл бұрын

    After whatever humans did to them do you think they will trust us ? NO

  • @JayBirdBlu_117
    @JayBirdBlu_1172 жыл бұрын

    I Love Penguins, especially the Rockhopper Penguin! 💙

  • @theenergyalchemist6206
    @theenergyalchemist62066 жыл бұрын

    Penguin art class!! Awesome!

  • @rodelambrocio3181

    @rodelambrocio3181

    6 жыл бұрын

    Nari Freeman

  • @niveditasengupta1254

    @niveditasengupta1254

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@rodelambrocio3181 ol llll noor BJP sryy chod student

  • @Cubone-Man
    @Cubone-Man2 жыл бұрын

    I cannot stop watching the part at 2:13 to 2:26, he was REALLY excited and joyful when he got praises and compliments for his Artwork, he takes SO much Pride in it as well!!! He’s the most adorable creature in this Universe!!!

  • @keashawnhill631
    @keashawnhill6316 жыл бұрын

    Penguins have a beautiful color

  • @ishouldbesleeping1354
    @ishouldbesleeping13546 жыл бұрын

    OH MY GOSH, is he SWEET, midway in the video when he says “happy Birthday”!!! SUCH PARTY 🎉 ANIMALS

  • @Blue_Lugia
    @Blue_Lugia3 күн бұрын

    He really sees himself as a rock star the way he entered the room.😂😂

  • @maryspence3204
    @maryspence32044 жыл бұрын

    I love Hendrix. I met him when I did Sea Camp about an year ago. I got to keep the artwork. I wish when I did it I got to see all the penguins. But I was happy to meet him. Thank you so much for sharing this video. I wish I got a video when I did it.

  • @megspitzer9406
    @megspitzer94065 жыл бұрын

    I'm jealous! I wanna visit these dinosaurs and socialize with them!

  • @jad1079
    @jad10793 жыл бұрын

    Keeper: "Thank you for pooping." Penguin: "No problem."

  • @HfzRog
    @HfzRog5 жыл бұрын

    Damn i love penguins damn much

  • @demeter7011
    @demeter70114 жыл бұрын

    I love penguins!!!!! They're so cute.

  • @haxsvg9372
    @haxsvg93723 жыл бұрын

    Major Surf’s Up vibes. 😭😭

  • @nelsonta00
    @nelsonta006 жыл бұрын

    "Well what he's trying to do right now is mate with my knee. Well we'll see." You know she's an animal lover.

  • @toddbob55
    @toddbob552 жыл бұрын

    I LOVE PENGUINS !!!

  • @dannywilliams888
    @dannywilliams888 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome upload! Thank you for sharing and the detailed description!

  • @lightweightjive
    @lightweightjive3 жыл бұрын

    5:48 “Ah SHIET you’re here too!?”

  • @evangelinedouros254
    @evangelinedouros2544 жыл бұрын

    He sounds like a trombone lol

  • @TreyMcDonaldAnimator
    @TreyMcDonaldAnimatorАй бұрын

    My friend who has a phobia of penguins would pass out. Meanwhile I'm like I'm ready to hug one. LOL

  • @alvarovski5762
    @alvarovski5762 Жыл бұрын

    Gentoos are so gentle :)

  • @UnStorm
    @UnStorm6 жыл бұрын

    Those are such weird dogs.

  • @luiginoidtank8666
    @luiginoidtank86666 жыл бұрын

    6:08 PENGUIN INVASION!!!

  • @raymondroysr.
    @raymondroysr.3 жыл бұрын

    i love the little one they are funny as hell

  • @luiginoidtank8666
    @luiginoidtank86666 жыл бұрын

    7:44 Dat neck tho

  • @shantysamuels8959
    @shantysamuels89596 жыл бұрын

    Omg lovelace got slim done daamn ma brother you've been working out there

  • @awesomeeliam7882

    @awesomeeliam7882

    6 жыл бұрын

    shanty Samuels yep but where's Ramon??

  • @4loops43
    @4loops433 ай бұрын

    He must be the crazy uncle penguin 😂

  • @ibuzz2544
    @ibuzz25443 жыл бұрын

    Penguin: *gets possessed* Girl: “oh that’s nice :D”

  • @calvinguile1315
    @calvinguile13155 ай бұрын

    He is so handsome ❤

  • @backandstillbgmsdangerusda5493
    @backandstillbgmsdangerusda54934 жыл бұрын

    He arted. How can you not love these creatures.

  • @jacekmisiak804
    @jacekmisiak8047 ай бұрын

    Gentoos are just like "What the hell are we doing here" :D I need to admit that the staff lady here has a really nice touch for penguins and also explains everything nicely - good job :)

  • @tellwilliam8874
    @tellwilliam88745 жыл бұрын

    06:38 Nice hehehe

  • @wendysomers810
    @wendysomers810 Жыл бұрын

    THEY HAVE THE CUTEST FEET!!!

  • @Hershewed
    @Hershewed4 жыл бұрын

    Those little guys sure are moody these days.

  • @ladyshj833
    @ladyshj8336 жыл бұрын

    Their rockstar, reggae singer names lol Lovely♡I adore penguins!❤ I've got to do visit them when I'm back in Texas. Where I currently live they don't have this public penguin encounter program.Marley's enthusiasm so precious 😚

  • @RUNLIKEHELL04
    @RUNLIKEHELL045 жыл бұрын

    Too cute!!!!

  • @awesomeeliam7882
    @awesomeeliam78826 жыл бұрын

    Looks like he got rescued

  • @TheSunflowerGalaxy
    @TheSunflowerGalaxy Жыл бұрын

    Sounds like he is reacting to the sound level and reverb of your voice in this concrete room.

  • @capodonnayo6010
    @capodonnayo60106 жыл бұрын

    Lovelace!!!!

  • @ms.apples2901
    @ms.apples29014 жыл бұрын

    I love the penguins are penguins are so cute

  • @Mannersmakeaman
    @Mannersmakeaman2 жыл бұрын

    펭귄이랑 같이 대화하는 거 넘 재밌어요 ㅎㅎ

  • @trinasvideos
    @trinasvideos6 жыл бұрын

    So cute! Do they let you keep the art work they make? I am going to Moody Gardens in a could of weeks. I so wish I could do this but it’s a bit out of my budget.

  • @Journalismo

    @Journalismo

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes. If you're in a group I think they do a raffle.

  • @eidelrose

    @eidelrose

    4 жыл бұрын

    If you do a private penguin encounter, you do get to keep the art work. Source: have done a private penguin encounter, meeting Marley the Rockhopper.

  • @jayronhurley2171
    @jayronhurley21714 жыл бұрын

    Lovelace from Happy Feet! Even Cody Maverick from Surf’s Up! Is a Northern Rockhopper Penguin, trivia fact.

  • @CatalinaMaxCisternasJofre
    @CatalinaMaxCisternasJofre6 жыл бұрын

    This Penguin At 6:38 ,he Peed or Pooped!

  • @Eckoolt

    @Eckoolt

    5 жыл бұрын

    That what they do sametimes lol

  • @rodelambrocio3181
    @rodelambrocio31816 жыл бұрын

    so cute

  • @Mannersmakeaman
    @Mannersmakeaman2 жыл бұрын

    2:20 바위 뛰기 펭귄이 기분 좋을 때 내는 소리

  • @mariajosebastiastapia5415
    @mariajosebastiastapia5415 Жыл бұрын

    Que lindo 🥰

  • @zazuthesiamesecat1273
    @zazuthesiamesecat12734 жыл бұрын

    His hairstyle resembles Boris Johnson's hairstyle 😆👍🏻

  • @_AntonioRipoll

    @_AntonioRipoll

    Жыл бұрын

    Nahhh, it's even better lmao

  • @waterboi4846
    @waterboi4846 Жыл бұрын

    smile and wave boys smile and wave

  • @koro_free
    @koro_free Жыл бұрын

    I like all penguin

  • @jayvanasten6238
    @jayvanasten62386 жыл бұрын

    He's not moody........I think he practise for carnaval...... He already wears his wig!

  • @theresyou1214
    @theresyou12146 жыл бұрын

    **penguin beans me**

  • @nathanplatero1848
    @nathanplatero18485 жыл бұрын

    Hey it's Cody from surf's up!🙉🙉🙉

  • @priestofsyrinx6681
    @priestofsyrinx66816 жыл бұрын

    Lovelace, is that you?

  • @mark805

    @mark805

    6 жыл бұрын

    LOL as soon as he starting moving it immediately reminded of Lovelace XD

  • @awesomeeliam7882

    @awesomeeliam7882

    6 жыл бұрын

    Tankman 1995 yeah but where's Ramon????

  • @jayronhurley2171

    @jayronhurley2171

    4 жыл бұрын

    It’s also Cody Maverick from Surf’s Up!

  • @_AntonioRipoll

    @_AntonioRipoll

    Жыл бұрын

    Yep, both Cody & Lovelace were Northern Rockhoppers, haha.

  • @yulietmunoz
    @yulietmunoz3 жыл бұрын

    😍 I'am in love......

  • @disneyfreek1000
    @disneyfreek10003 жыл бұрын

    Little cutie

  • @Joanna-g5i
    @Joanna-g5i3 ай бұрын

    Baš je simpatičan i sladak!😂🥰🥰♥️♥️

  • @sandromarcial1843
    @sandromarcial18432 жыл бұрын

    Iove penguin

  • @audreyplaysnice2086
    @audreyplaysnice20864 жыл бұрын

    her sunburn tho

  • @kvasskinggsezbooyah69
    @kvasskinggsezbooyah69 Жыл бұрын

    What's with those things on their wings??

  • @pixley6432
    @pixley64326 жыл бұрын

    I dont know anything about penguins but I still love them so much! But can I ask you a question? Why do he move like that?

  • @Eckoolt

    @Eckoolt

    5 жыл бұрын

    Bc hes penguin

  • @_AntonioRipoll

    @_AntonioRipoll

    Жыл бұрын

    Because their feet are all the way in the back as these animals are adapted to a life in the water, coming to land only to nest, to moult their feathers or to rest (*but only if they are extremely exhausted*).

  • @dacoup5955
    @dacoup59553 жыл бұрын

    Marvin steps in the room - "Aight... ima take a shit"

  • @peterjongsma2754
    @peterjongsma27546 жыл бұрын

    I Love ,This Video. Reminds me of Me when I'm a bit pissed !

  • @huntforbigfloptober1333
    @huntforbigfloptober13335 жыл бұрын

    I'm not the only one that noticed that one poop on the floor, am I...?

  • @peterjongsma2754
    @peterjongsma27546 жыл бұрын

    How do birds tell each apart? They walk up and bellow their Names at you !

  • @damotoneko1500

    @damotoneko1500

    6 жыл бұрын

    *+Peter Jongsma* I think it's when you get to know an animal for so long you'll notice very subtle differences like a small patch of fur on the thigh sticking out more than the others. I wouldnt know though cause i've never been blessed with penguin company ^^

  • @hildajamila
    @hildajamila Жыл бұрын

    👍👍👍🐱🐱🐱🌹🌹🌹❤❤❤

  • @theresaposey
    @theresaposey5 жыл бұрын

    how much did this person pay to NOT get to pet a penguin? who wants to see the trainer pet them?

  • @awesomeeliam7882
    @awesomeeliam78826 жыл бұрын

    hey Lovelace where's Sven????

  • @lizdestefano4905
    @lizdestefano49052 ай бұрын

    Aweee I want to pet a Penguins 🐧 💚🥰! I want to hange out with them

  • @kaylataylor1908
    @kaylataylor19084 жыл бұрын

    Everest is adorable

  • @murshidamary5676
    @murshidamary56763 жыл бұрын

    Awwwwww

  • @Megan-1014
    @Megan-1014 Жыл бұрын

    Did you say that the date was 10/13? I ask because my birthday is 10/14 😊

  • @shantysamuels8959
    @shantysamuels89596 жыл бұрын

    R they harmful?

  • @Marcie-ee4ts
    @Marcie-ee4ts8 ай бұрын

    🙏🩶🦀🐧🕊️ OH SO SO SO LOVE PENGUINS ❤️ SO AWESOME ! 🐧 SO ALL READY DRESSED UP ! 🐧🩶🕊️🦀🐧🎋🙏

  • @Mannersmakeaman
    @Mannersmakeaman2 жыл бұрын

    2:16 기분이 좋을 때 내는 소리 ㅎㅎ

  • @lilyprince2024
    @lilyprince20242 жыл бұрын

    5:40 whoops...

  • @user-yt4we3ow3d
    @user-yt4we3ow3d Жыл бұрын

    В поисках корма эти создания- пингвины, могут проплывать до ста километров в день, при необходимости проводить в море несколько дней или даже недель. Как же они при этом спят? Весь секрет в их удивительном оперении. Тело пингвина покрыто толстым слоем пуха и соединенных друг с другом перьев. Его «шуба» раза в три-четыре плотнее, чем у обычных птиц. Слой воздуха под оперением служит пингвинам теплоизоляцией и своего рода «спасательным жилетом», удерживающим их на плаву. Поэтому они спокойно спят на воде, раскачиваясь на волнах, как поплавки, для устойчивости растопырив ласты. А их клюв остается при этом над поверхностью. Как вы думаете, кто наделил этими удивительными способностями пингвинов? В Слове Бога написано: "Мой Бог, я ликую, размышляя о твоих делах, восклицаю от радости, думая обо всём, что ты делаешь. Как велики твои дела, Господи!"

  • @todoverso554
    @todoverso5546 жыл бұрын

    Me gusta🐧🐧🐧

  • @choppersworld5094
    @choppersworld50944 жыл бұрын

    question why soo many wig tags he lives in a fish zoo. i get one tag or a tattoo but...

  • @Dirty_Squirrell
    @Dirty_Squirrell3 жыл бұрын

    Kawalski! Analysis!

  • @mirandamaldonado5013
    @mirandamaldonado50135 жыл бұрын

    Do you get to pet or feed the penguins.

  • @Journalismo

    @Journalismo

    4 жыл бұрын

    No you don't feed them. And, yes they let you touch them but I'm not sure if it's a guaranteed thing.

  • @Daniel-oj7bx
    @Daniel-oj7bx Жыл бұрын

    what are clips attached to his wings ?

  • @_AntonioRipoll

    @_AntonioRipoll

    Жыл бұрын

    They're identification tags. Just like those that Canaries & pigeons have on their feet. Their purpose is to help with the identification of particular individuals as each one has a particular code of letters, numbers and colors that is UNIQUE to the bird that carries it and makes it easier for the keepers to know who is who, as it's usually just too hard to tell them apart in a large group. It's basically a Penguin's version of an Identity card.

  • @captaingranulat3784
    @captaingranulat37844 жыл бұрын

    6:38 me as a penguin

  • @vivi44
    @vivi445 жыл бұрын

    Is that band-aide on the leg from a peck?

  • @RayOfVlogs
    @RayOfVlogs4 жыл бұрын

    Was this the $75 encounter or the more expensive one?

  • @Journalismo

    @Journalismo

    4 жыл бұрын

    It was the cheaper experience but I was the only participant.

  • @RUNLIKEHELL04
    @RUNLIKEHELL045 жыл бұрын

    🐧🐧🐧🐧

  • @alvarovski5762
    @alvarovski576210 ай бұрын

    Białobrewe to najlepsze pingwiniaste!

  • @DanMorris_Music
    @DanMorris_Music6 жыл бұрын

    6:38 ahahah

  • @eman5413
    @eman54136 жыл бұрын

    I don't think he minds painting but I'm pretty sure he hates that lady which I mean can't blame him

  • @darklinkx8
    @darklinkx83 жыл бұрын

    yeah but uh do they explode

  • @citraikki3173
    @citraikki31736 жыл бұрын

    Wait till its beak poke your eyeball

  • @user-zf9mp9zd5e
    @user-zf9mp9zd5e4 жыл бұрын

    企鵝的皮毛 dna模具是跟 toto一樣

  • @firgasz2920
    @firgasz29206 жыл бұрын

    nice haircut.

  • @jangsunha6838
    @jangsunha68385 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂

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