My Own Personel Penguin?

Question

I was wondering if i had a huge pool frozen over and made into a personel habitat for a pet peguin in my backyard where he was fed and taken care of properly if i would be able to purchase one and take home?

Answer 1

While a big fat "NO" is the obvious answer, I am thinking outside the box for you and trying to show you a way to make this happen.

Penguin populations have decreased by nearly 80 percent in some areas, and the majority of scientists agree that rising temperature due to climate change is the primary culprit.

Legal Status/Protection

CITES* (The Humboldt penguin is protected under Appendix I and the African penguin is protected under Appendix II), Endangered Species Act** (the Galapagos penguin is listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act).

As an endangered species, this is going to be hard.  

D. Zoological parks

1 . Most people do not have the opportunity to observe penguins in the wild. The unique ability to observe and learn directly from live animals increases public awareness and appreciation of wildlife.

2. The Species Survival Plan (SSP) is a captive propagation and management program to preserve, in zoos and aquariums, species that are threatened or endangered in the wild. The American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) Wildlife Conservation Management Committee (WCMC) has designated an SSP for Humboldt penguins. Sea World of California is considered a "Participating Institution."

3. Currently the four SeaWorld parks maintain emperor, king, Adélie, gentoo, chinstrap, rockhopper, macaroni, Magellanic, and Humboldt penguin species. Each of these species has successfully reproduced within the parks' comprehensive breeding program.

So, to own and care for such a delicate creature, you would have to buy a zoo or amusement park.  I say if you have the money to do this, then you can have your very own penguin.  

Answer 2

h**l NO! but that would be awesome!!!!!

Answer 3

NO

Answer 4

Lol.

No

Answer 5

no not onlasse you have a permeate and move to Antarctica

Answer 6

no most likely illegal, since it is a wild animal,  suggestion get a job at sea world.