The African penguins currently living at the Nausicaá aquarium in Boulogne-sur-Mer will soon move to a new home after spending 20 years at the facility. They will relocate to Le PAL, an amusement and animal park in the Allier region, which is a partner of Nausicaá. The new location has been specially adapted to meet the needs of the penguins. Visitors will still have the chance to see them until Sunday, September 6, as part of a special event marking the end of their time at Nausicaá. The aquarium announced this change in a statement on Thursday, September 3, noting that the penguins have been a part of the center's history since their arrival in 2006. They have accompanied the lives of Nausicaá staff and millions of visitors over the years. Some of the penguins have already begun their move. On March 18, 13 of the 25 penguins were transferred to the La Palmyre zoo in Charente-Maritime. However, the final group will remain at Nausicaá until Sunday. On that day, local residents will have the opportunity to visit the aquarium at a discounted rate as part of the "Dimanches Boulonnais" initiative. This will be the last chance to see the penguins before they leave for their new home. The aquarium emphasized that the penguins have played an important role in raising awareness about the fragility of the oceans and the need to protect endangered marine species. Over the years, the African penguins have been part of a European conservation program aimed at preserving their species. Since 2009, 33 penguin chicks have been born at Nausicaá, contributing to efforts to maintain a stable population. The African penguin is currently listed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), due to factors such as habitat loss, climate change, and human activity. The relocation is part of a broader strategy to ensure the survival of the species by providing them with a suitable environment where they can continue to thrive. The move from Nausicaá to Le PAL represents a significant moment for both the penguins and the aquarium. While the penguins will no longer be at Nausicaá, their legacy will remain through the awareness and education they have helped promote. The aquarium has expressed gratitude for the penguins' contributions and hopes that their new home will support their well-being and continued conservation efforts.