ALTBecause African penguins like Gerry are critically endangered in the wild, a team of accredited zoos and aquariums across the U.S. works together to maintain a genetically diverse population in their exhibits—a program called the AZA species survival plan. At her new home, Gerry will have the opportunity to choose a mate. (Side note, Monty, who hatched with us and moved to the Maryland Zoo, is thriving and has had a few chicks of his own!)
We wish Gerry all the best, and acknowledge this move is bittersweet. Gerry’s namesake, Gerry Low-Sabado, was a friend of the Aquarium and an important community educator who raised awareness of the Chinese fishing village at Point Alones, right next door to where the Aquarium sits today. Gerry Low-Sabado championed the contributions of Chinese immigrants and their descendants in the Monterey Bay area, and we’re grateful to her and her family for all they have shared with us. 🖤🤍
Want to learn more about Gerry, her namesake, Gerry Low-Sabado, and the AZA Species Survival Plan? Check out the link below to ready the full story.
