“The Biggest Baby Penguin the Aquarium Has Ever Seen,” weighs a whopping 51.8 pounds and towers over his caregiving parents. Baby penguin Pesto is the latest internet obsession and is recognized from all over the globe. He is found in all corners of the internet starring in videos and memes, and even celebrities are paying him visits.
Pesto hatched at the Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium in Australia, belongs to the king penguin family, and weighs more than both of his parents combined. His friendly and fuzzy appearance is bringing a plethora of visitors to his home, making the local Australian aquarium influx of visitors higher than ever.
Pesto shares his exhibit with many family members and penguin friends, as their species closely relies on one another. When asked how Pesto’s fame is changing his life in the aquarium, junior Alex Lee replied, “He’s probably getting fed even more food, making him even chunkier than before.” Pesto is given a little extra care than his roommates, as he is fed 25 fish a day. If he doesn’t naturally increase in size, his appetite will surely promote his growth.
While business sales are going up, so is the fame and attraction. Pesto’s size is found to be remarkably comedic, distinct, and adorable. The internet is covered with fans and supporters demanding to see more videos of the big baby. When sophomore Dominic Agundez was asked how much bigger will Pesto get and will his popularity continue, he replied, “I don’t think he can get much bigger, but I think that he will continue to be a popular tourist attraction.” The curious audience of Pesto fans can follow along while he grows up, and hopefully meet their expectations and predictions of how large he will eventually become.