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Pocket Penguins

Pocket Penguins

Streaming live, 24/7

157 ratings
189 reviews
📚 Education
🎬 Entertainment
Free

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California Academy of Sciences
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Experience the charming world of African penguins with live, 24/7 streaming from their exhibit. Observe their daily activities, from swimming and nesting to feeding time Q&A sessions with biologists.

✓Live 24/7 penguin streaming
✓Multiple live webcams
✓Observe swimming and diving
✓Watch feeding times
✓Biologist Q&A sessions
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Pocket Penguins. Based on 157 reviews and a 4.6/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 4 negatives reviewers mention most about this Education app.

Positive things

  • ❤️Adorable penguins
  • 👍Entertaining and calming
  • 💡Unique and innovative concept
  • 🐧Great way to watch penguins live

Negative things

  • 🐛Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 📽️Mediocre video quality
  • 🕰️Slow loading times
  • 📍Limited camera angles and views
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What's New in Pocket Penguins

4.0

August 26, 2026

Complete rebuild and performance improvements

User reviews

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Camera

The Camera is a little foggy and I don’t know if that is because you need to clean it or something
TurtlesAREAWSOME/99TurtlesAREAWSOME/99

My favorite app

This has been my favorite app since I was a little kid I had it on my kindle and now I watch it it from my phone at work please never stop supporting this app!
mrs.toboyashiemrs.toboyashie

Penguin

Penguins are gods





















That is a opinion
Hammy the 3rd hammyHammy the 3rd hammy

Not great quality

The camera quality isn’t that great, not at all like the advertised picture in the App Store. And unfortunately the underwater view is in black and white, it looks like the exhibit is small.. and the underwater view shows penguins pacing up and down the glass like they are trying to go through, looks like they need more space. These penguins look very bored and unhappy. Boston Aquarium is completely different, bright and spacious, high energy, you can tell they are pretty happy. This app makes me sad.
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Kar926Kar926

Please never stop supporting this app!

I first discovered this app 10 years ago. And since then the penguins have provided me with 10 years of cuteness.
The invisible turtleThe invisible turtle
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Reported Bugs

3 issues

App crashes on launch for some users

Bug

Underwater camera is blurry

Bug

Connectivity issues and black screens

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Requested Features

5 requests

Add more camera angles and views

Feature

Improve video quality

Feature

Provide more information about the penguins

Feature

Add sound and audio features

Feature

Implement push notifications for feeding times

Feature

FAQ

What does Pocket Penguins do?

Pocket Penguins provides live, 24/7 streaming of African penguins from the California Academy of Sciences. You can watch the penguins swim, dive, flirt, nest, and relax through multiple live webcams. It also features live Q&A sessions with biologists during feeding times.

What are the key features of Pocket Penguins?

Key features include continuous live streaming of the penguin exhibit, access to three different live webcams for varied viewing angles, and scheduled Q&A sessions with Academy biologists. You can observe the penguins' natural behaviors and learn about their species.

Is Pocket Penguins free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description.

What is the best way to watch Pocket Penguins?

A Wi-Fi connection is recommended for the best viewing experience, as the app's quality depends heavily on your wireless network's service. Data rates may apply if you are using a cellular connection.

Why are African penguins endangered?

African penguins are classified as endangered due to various threats in the wild, primarily habitat loss and overfishing impacting their food sources. The California Academy of Sciences participates in the Species Survival Program to help conserve this species.