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Melt Hearts with a Columbus Zoo Penguin-tine!
Leave them saying, "OMG. This is the best gift I've EVER received!"
Penguin-Tines feature the beloved Humboldt penguins at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and the incredible Animal Care team that works with them. These penguins mate for life, and, when they choose a mate, they give the other a gift...a little token of their love.
Choose from two types of video gifts:
- A personalized video featuring your loved one's name and your message
- An adorable general video that features the love our penguins have for each other!
Scroll left and right to see reasons why a Penguin-Tine is the perfect gift!
Pick From Two Choices
With either selection, your gift will melt hearts AND support animal care initiatives at the Columbus Zoo!
Personalized Penguin-Tine
This is a recorded personalized message, lasting 30-45 seconds, featuring heart-passing penguins and cute penguin facts! This video includes:
- Your special someone's name + your heartfelt message
- Their name written on an adorable felt heart
- The video will be sent to you in time for Valentine's Day!
$65
Requests are due by February 11, 2026, and only a limited amount will be created.
General Penguin-Tine
While this 30-second video does not have any personalization for your special someone, it is adorable.
- Watch a penguin take a felt heart to its mate with in the habitat
- Learn fun things about the Zoo's penguins!
- It's the perfect Valentine's Day gift for the animal lover in your life!
$30
Requests are due by February 13, 2026.
Order Your Penguin-Tine
Pick the video that's right for you!
Penguin-tines will go on sale on January 14.
