(COLORADO SPRINGS) — In a heartwarming tale of love, two African Penguins at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo are celebrating a remarkable milestone–13 years of partnership.
Ichaboe and Spheniscus stand out not just because they are always dressed for success, but also for their remarkable devotion to each other.
“Penguins can have a pair bond with any other penguin, sometimes it’s a penguin of the same sex,” explained Grace Sullivan, Lead Keeper at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. “Sometimes it does take penguins a couple trials of dating around a little bit before they settle down with one particular penguin.”
This love story began over a decade ago. It was love at first sight, or perhaps love at first waddle, as they quickly became inseparable.
“We know that they have been together for at least 13 years of their lives because their son, Gary is 13 years old,” Sullivan said.
Since then, the dynamic duo has been sharing fishy treats, cozying up in their habitat and even synchronizing swimming routines that mesmerize onlookers.