I signed up for the Denver Zoo 'Penguin Encounter', part of their new Animal Adventure program.
It cost $95 and consists of a 1.5 hour guided tour, that revolves primarily around the Bird
World exhibit, and ends with a private meeting with a penguin.
We sat down in the room, and shortly after, Mattie (Matty?) walked in!
She is a 5 year old penguin, and the only one they consider suitable for
in-person viewings like this, because she was raised from a chick by
zoo staff. The other penguins they consider safe, but slightly unpredictable,
so they don't allow them for visitation.