Gentoo Penguin Chicks Grow Fast | Chattanooga News

Two new Gentoo penguin chicks are stealing the show at the Tennessee Aquarium, with one barely 22 days younger than its sibling—but already showing a dramatic size gap. The newest hatchling, born July 17th, had a rocky start but is now a whopping 2,700% heavier at over 2.5 kg—equivalent to a human baby weighing 200 pounds in a month. For safety, both chicks are tucked away with their parents during nesting season, away from adult penguin chaos. The older chick will debut in the main exhibit, Penguins’ Rock, at 70 days old after passing a swim test, followed by the younger one three weeks later. Mark your calendars: September 13, 2026, for a penguin chick baby shower—and starting September 15, you can bid on naming rights during their online fundraiser to support conservation and animal care. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d91eb32e90bbc720