Free To Be!

49 penguins, that were affected by the NZ oil spill, were released into the ocean by the wildlife rescuers recently. These penguins were washed ashore nearly dead and blackened by oil. Fortunately wildlife rescuers were on hand to help them, meticulously scrubbing clean their feathery coats and nursing them back to health with devotion befitting of such beloved birds. But now, after nearly two months on the mend and before hundreds of eager spectators, 49 little penguins finally made their way delightedly back to sea.

Watch them as they return to their habitat joyfully!