Polar Play Zone

Polar Play Zone is an interactive family area featuring penguins in a climate-controlled habitat alongside hands-on exhibits about polar and sub-polar ecosystems. Visitors can watch penguins swim, waddle, and preen while learning about the challenges facing these charismatic seabirds in a warming world.

Penguins are among the most climate-vulnerable bird groups, with many species experiencing population declines as warming oceans reduce their prey and alter their breeding habitats. Shedd's penguin program supports research into penguin health, reproduction, and climate adaptation.