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National GeographicAt the New England Aquarium in Boston, Massachusetts, members of the African penguin colony are living up to two-and-a-half times longer than the 10 to 15 years they reach in the wild. So what happens when they reach an advanced age? They move to a "retirement island" away from the larger colony where they can enjoy a quieter life complete with physical therapy, mental enrichment, and, of course, plenty of fish. Experience a day in the life of Boston's geriatric penguins at the 🔗 in bio.
On the profile · Jun 28, 2026