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SeaWorld penguin gets customized wetsuit

Posted at 12:39 PM, Oct 27, 2016
and last updated 2016-10-27 12:39:56-04

(CNN) - When Wonder Twin the penguin lost her feathers, SeaWorld of Orlando came up with a novel solution.

SeaWorld said bird was having a hard time naturally regulating her body temperature.

They worked with their costuming department and created a wetsuit for the little bird.

Experts say the suit performs the job usually handled by her feathers keeping her warm, especially in the water.

The penguin swims, sleeps and eats alongside her fellow penguins while wearing her wetsuit.

Courtesy: CNN Newsource