Six adorable penguins from Michigan have made it to the “Big Dance” of penguin tournaments, competing against numerous other penguins from across the globe.
A total of 48 penguins are vying for the national championship in the March of the Penguins Madness. These finalists were selected from a pool of hundreds of nominees, with four of them hailing from the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak and two from the John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids.
Voters will now have the final say on determining the winner. Starting on Sunday, March 17, you can cast your vote for free. The contenders for the title of Michigan’s penguins are the esteemed residents of the Detroit Zoo and the John Ball Zoo.
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- Max, King Penguin, age 1.7, Detroit Zoo
- Jay, Macaroni Penguin, age 16, Detroit Zoo
- Opal, Southern Rockhopper Penguin, age 8 months, Detroit Zoo
- Freckles, Southern Rockhopper Penguin, age 16, Detroit Zoo
- Chester, Magellanic Penguin, age 33, John Ball Zoo
- Hugh, Gentoo Penguin, age 34, John Ball Zoo
Voting timeline:
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- March 17-19: First round
- March 24-26: Second round
- March 31-April 2: Third round – Emperor Eight
- April 7-9: Fourth round – Flipper Four
- April 14-16: Last round – Peng Win Championship
- April 19: Winner announced
