Published 22:47 IST, April 25th 2020

World Penguin Day - Did you know you can spot penguins in South Africa too?

This World Penguin Day, know the details of where to spot penguins in South Africa, the best places to view them and the estimated number of penguins there

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World Penguin Day is observed on April 25 as on this day every year, elie penguins in Antarctic begin ir annual rthward migration. Here we are listing down places in South Africa where one can spot penguins.

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Where can one spot penguins in South Africa

Boulder Beach, Cape Town

Boulder Beach forms part of Table Mountain National Park which is one of most popular tourist attractions in South Africa. It is also kwn to be one of best parks to spot penguins. As many as 2,000 penguins reside in this park.  flightless bird can be seen playing across shore, jumping in and out of ocean.

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Robben Island, Cape Town

Robben Island is kwn to be third-largest colony of penguins. Penguins in South Africa are a more frequent sight on Robben Islands. Reportedly, current number of penguins are approximately 13,000.  Island also has a well-kwn prison where Nelson Mandela was held for 27 years. It also hosts a museum that is a major attraction among foreign tourists.

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Stony Point, Betty's Bay

Stony Point is very close to town of Betty’s Bay. It would approximately be only an hour’s drive away from Stony Point. Stony point offers tourists breath-taking scenery and views. Reportedly, re are also approximately 3,600 penguins. colony of penguins at Stony point are breeding fast which often becomes  problem for local residents. This, however, is a boon for visitors as y get to easily spot Penguins.

Two Oceans Aquarium, Cape Town

Ar place to view penguins in South Africa is Two Oceans Aquarium. It, however, has a smaller number of African penguins than ors. Although visitors are allowed to view penguins, y are reportedly taken care of in a sound way.

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22:47 IST, April 25th 2020