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Penguins on Parade

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The first hint that something was amiss in Wallingford came from Jenny:

Penguins seem to be invading Wallingford all of a sudden. I spotted one inside Alphabet Soup this morning and then another one outside the Boys and Girls Club a few minutes later. They’re quite colorful and seemingly harmless.

Penguins? In Wallingford? We’ve had some unusual weather of late, but still. Maybe she meant guys in penguins suits?

Guy in a penguin suit would be hilarious, but nope, they’re little sculptures, a couple of feet high, very cute, each one decorated uniquely. (I think each one was done by a different artist.) It’s similar to the Pike Place Market “Pigs on Parade” thing a year or two ago, or the Nutcrackers that were everywhere during the holidays, or Chicago’s “Cows on Parade” (which I think was the first one).

Turns out they are, indeed, a fundraiser for the Woodland Park Zoo, created by 62 Seattle artists, and they’ll be inhabiting Wallingford (and Fremont, Ballard, Phinney Ridge and Greenwood) until September. If you’re interested in supporting the Zoo and owning a penguin, though, you’ll want to get in on the auction they’re holding July 10th or August 14th.

Big thanks to Kara C from the Wallingford Chamber for contacting the Zoo and directing some of those birds our way.

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Jordan

I started Wallyhood back in 2008, right when my son was born, because I realized I had lived in the neighborhood since 1993 and didn't really know my neighbors. I figured writing a blog about what was going on around me would be a good way to meet people and help other people do the same. As the years progressed, those neighbors have picked up the torch and it is now a group effort, which I adore. I moved out of Wallingford for a few years (2020 - 2025), but I'm back, now living with my wife, son and dog (Dillinger) up in Tangletown.

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  1. Janey June 28, 2009

    Cute!! Does the zoo (or Wallyhood) have a map of the penguin locations?

  2. Kerrizor June 28, 2009

    +1 for a map!

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    Wallyhood June 28, 2009

    Here are the ones I know of:

    – Alphabet Soup
    – Four Legs Good
    – Not a Number
    – Joule
    – Paper Delights

    Jenny said she saw one by the Boys and Girls Club, but maybe they take it in on the weekends?

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