It’s penguin nesting season at a Chicago aquarium. Each spring, Shedd Aquarium workers provide the rockhopper and Magellanic penguins with rocks, lavender stalks and pieces of hose to mimic nest-building materials found in their native habitats.

Penguins gather materials during nesting season at Chicago aquarium

It’s penguin nesting season at a Chicago aquarium. Each spring, Shedd Aquarium workers provide the rockhopper and Magellanic penguins with rocks, lavender stalks and pieces of hose to mimic nest-building materials found in their native habitats.