A five-week-old rockhopper penguin, born at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden on June 14, is now making its home on the Zoo’s Penguin Coast.

The new chick is the first penguin hatching at the Zoo since the arrival of “Chillen Jillen” – a gentoo penguin born on June 27, 2010. The baby rockhopper is currently being raised on exhibit by its parents but has not yet made its public debut.

“At this time, the hatchling’s nest is located in an enclosed area for the bird’s safety,” said Martin Vince, curator of birds at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden.

For two days, July 14 and 15, the largest running show series with over 40+ shows a year with over 10 years in the business, the South Carolina Reptile & Exotic Animal Show will be held at 206 Jamil Temple in Columbia, South Carolina, before moving to other cities and venues. 

The show will feature over 3,000 snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs, spiders, and reptiles of every kind.