An African penguin is now thriving after receiving more than two years of specialized treatment for a foot condition. The 24-year-old penguin named Beach Donkey that hatched at the New England ...

At 24, “Beach Donkey” is one of many penguins at the New England Aquarium thriving at an advanced age. In fact, the majority of the aquarium’s penguin population is considered geriatric.

BOSTON -- A 24-year-old penguin has a new lease on life thanks to a new pair of shoes and individualized care from specialists at the New England Aquarium. African penguin "Beach Donkey" was ...

An African penguin named Beach Donkey walks through New England Aquarium exhibit halls in custom shoes, October 2022. Photo: Vanessa Kahn (New England Aquarium) Start Slideshow ...

"Beach Donkey" is the inspiration behind this year's ice sculpture display at the aquarium, one of 30-plus locations participating in Boston’s Waterfront Ice Sculpture Stroll on New Year’s Eve.

BOSTON (WPRI) — A penguin chick that hatched at the New England Aquarium earlier this year is finally ready to join the rest of the colony. The female chick named “Bray” hatched on March 23 ...

An African penguin named Beach Donkey is doing well after receiving more than two years of innovative and specialized care for a life-threatening foot condition at the New England Aquarium. The 24 ...