These Penguins Are No Longer “Flightless”

Who said penguins couldn’t fly? These penguins, Peter and Penny, might have been the first to take flight, though with the help of an airplane. In this picture, the adorable pair were photographed, ready to board their flight at Norfolk International Airport in Virginia.

Perhaps the biggest surprise is that they were flying alone! They boarded a Southwest Airlines flight from SeaWorld San Antonio to the Virginia amusement park in time for the start of the holiday season in 2013. Of the 18 penguin species, Magellanic penguins are nearly endangered and considered one of the most intelligent. We’re glad Peter and Penny made it to their destination safely.