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Happy World Penguin Day! 🎉🌍 This year, we’re celebrating a decade of waddling wonders at Penguin Coast. 🐧 Our state-of-the-art 360° habitat is home to over 100 endangered African penguins, each with their own unique personalities. You'll never guess waddle happen next! #penguin #africanpenguin #penguincoast #allforanimals #endangered #endangeredspecies #marylandzoo #zoo
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