Boulders Beach Penguin Colony

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“Boulders Beach is home to a colony of African penguins, and kids and adults alike delight in watching them flop and frolic on the shore. Don't get too close though—they can bite.”

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Frommer's Frommer's
"You can swim at either Seaforth Beach or Boulders Beach, which the penguins visit, but the best place to view them is from the raised boardwalk overlooking Foxy Beach." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Cape Town's biggest penguin colony makes its home here in a protected cove, with visitors getting the rare opportunity of swimming alongside them." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
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"Some 3km southeast of Simon’s Town, this picturesque area, with enormous boulders dividing small, sandy coves, is home to a colony of 2100 delightful African penguins." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"No matter how many times you visit Boulders Beach, seeing the African penguin colony in Simon's Town will always make you smile. The park itself is run by South Africa National Park..." Full review
Atlas Obscura Atlas Obscura
"This African beach is home to thousands of rare mainland penguins that are known for their annoying voice. " Full review
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