They are warmly received by the bathers but, to protect the penguins' safety and well-being, the veterinarians from the Rio de Janeiro Zoo immediately take care of them and arrange for them to be returned to their natural habitat.

In fact, After the long trip and other hardships that they may encounter along their long journey, these charming visitors are probably grateful for a little empathy and good professional attention to get rehydrated and help recover their fat layer.

showing up unexpected on the beaches of rio, The number of amicable birds can range from under 10 to a couple hundred, usually in small groups of two or three.