Watch Penguins Pick Painted Pebbles In Spring Ritual

ByMark Willard•

15 hours ago

Updated: April 3, 2026, 5:58 pm EDTPublished: April 3, 2026, 5:58 pm EDT

A pile of painted pebbles made some penguins at Scotland’s Edinburgh Zoo very happy. Children at a local hospital painted the small stones, then the penguins were able to choose from all the bright colors to build their nests for their spring breeding season. The children and other penguin lovers were able to watch it all via live stream.