Best Friend, a macaroni penguin living at SeaWorld San Diego, celebrated his 40th birthday at the park. Photo courtesy of SeaWorld San Diego
SeaWorld said Best Friend, affectionately called the "most precious old man" at the park, suffers from failing eyesight, but still has great hearing and can identify his keepers by their voices.
His favorite daily activities include "bubble-blowing antics in his water tray," "joyfully playing with trickling hoses" and letting out "ecstatic calls when spoken to."
"And yes, he'll even curl up in a lap for a cozy nap when the mood strikes," the park said.
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