Indeed that is why we go. Inevitably, while we are watching the penguins other people come along and we just can't help over-hearing what they say. The ignorance of some of these visitors often beggars belief. We often hear remarks like these, we suppose that since penguins look sleek and cuddly, people don't realise they are covered with feathers. Penguins Penguins only live on the ice Two different misconceptions get mixed up in these remarks.
Most people think of penguins as only coming from cold places.
So they think of both polar regions, North and South. First, only two of the 17 species of penguin are confined to the ice of Antarctica, the rest like warmer weather. Many zoos and aquariums keep several different species together in one enclosure. The resulting confusion can be great fun. Even though there are usually clear signs identifying the species most visitors think they know best.