Lincoln Park in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Penguin Colonies

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, February 14, 2026

1. Penguin Colonies Marker

Inscription.
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There is an African penguin colony at Boulders Beach in Simon's Town, South Africa, a suburb of Cape Town. It is one of 28 remaining colonies of wild African penguins.

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There are about 2,000 birds in the Boulders Beach colony. In the past, some African penguin colonies had more than a million birds.

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Boulders Beach, situated in a place shared by people and animals, inspired the design of Robert and Mayari Pritzker Penguin Cove, where you are now.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 41° 55.388′ N, 87° 38.012′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Lincoln Park. It can be reached from North Stockton Drive near West Webster Avenue, on the right when traveling north. The marker is near the entry to the Penguin Cove at Lincoln Park Zoo. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chicago IL 60614, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Penguins Need Protection (here, next to this marker); European White Stork (within shouting distance of this marker); Essential, But Endangered (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Snowy Owl (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Japanese Macaque (about 400 feet away); Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool (about 400 feet away); Eadie Levy's Landmark Café (about 500 feet away); Grey Seal (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

Also see . . . Lincoln Park Zoo: Robert and Mayari Pritzker Penguin Cove. (Submitted on February 19, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Penguin Cove at Lincoln Park Zoo image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, February 14, 2026

2. Penguin Cove at Lincoln Park Zoo

Credits. This page was last revised on February 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 41 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 19, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.