Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Name that penguin!

Help us Name our Newest Penguin!
The Tennessee Aquarium has learned that the macaroni penguin chick, born on June 18th, is a bouncing baby girl. You can help name this new addition!
Email your pick for her name to penguinname@tnaqua.org. Submit your entry soon, as voting will end on Sunday January 3rd.

By entering the Penguin Naming contest, voters could win a trip to Chattanooga for 2010 which includes overnight accomodations at the Sheraton Read House and a family four pack of tickets to the Tennessee Aquarium, IMAX 3D Theater, River Gorge Explorer and Creative Discovery Museum for kids.

When thinking of a name, keep this in mind: This particular penguin is a rather feisty female, according to one of her keepers Loribeth Aldrich. She says while most penguins will occasionally bite or jab with their beaks, this macaroni has a unique trick. “She will bite and hold onto you while slapping you with her flippers. None of the other penguins do that.” So what kind of name might fit that personality? “Maybe a female boxer’s name,” said Aldrich with a smile.

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