Penguins are popular zoo and aquarium residents. Their welfare depends on appropriate social groups, water quality, temperature management, and disease prevention.
Penguin welfare in captivity depends on species-appropriate environmental management. Warm-weather species like little penguins need different temperature management than cold-adapted species. Social colonies of appropriate size allow natural breeding, territory, and social behaviour expression. Aspergillosis prevention through appropriate substrate, ventilation, and stress reduction is a major management priority. Enrichment including novel objects, varied prey types, and training sessions maintains cognitive engagement.