Original source: Kyoto Aquarium
What Kyoto Aquarium shared this time has the gentle rhythm that Japanese aquariums often do so well. Two African penguin chicks born in December 2025 finally made their official appearance in March 2026, and their names were announced at the same time.
They are called “Kagami” and “Misono.”
There is something to like about the moment names are revealed, because it means they have moved from being “the two chicks” into individual presences. When penguin chicks are first born, outsiders often see only little gray balls of fluff.
The aquarium also released a growth video, showing how they changed from downy small bundles into birds that look more and more like penguins. Keepers who see them every day already know which one is steadier and which one has a stronger mind of its own. Once the names are public, it becomes very easy to start quietly favoring one of them.
FAQ
What are Kyoto Aquarium's two African penguin chicks named?
They are named Kagami and Misono. The article says the two chicks were born in December 2025 and officially appeared in March 2026.
What did Kyoto Aquarium release with the chick names?
The aquarium also released a growth video showing the chicks changing from gray downy bundles into birds that look more like penguins.
