The Conservation Ambassador Program sends our zoological experts into the field to work on remarkable conservation projects supported by the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund. In addition to the great conservation work that they do, our experts will be able to share their experiences with our guests and educate them about the important work that we all do.

Today's Species Spotlight highlights two of the cutest animals there are, penguins and puffins. Many people get these black-and-white birds mixed up. So, we’re here to set the penguin and puffin confusion straight. Check out the differences and similarities between these specialized seabirds.

For more than a decade, SeaWorld has contributed to the success of a seabird conservation program off the coast of Maine, called “Project Puffin.”

Launched in 1973 by the National Audubon Society, the program has developed techniques to restore puffins and other seabirds to habitats once decimated by human activities.