Valentine's came and went, and was certainly a big deal for most of us.
Many animals out there, however, don't need to wait til Valentine's Day to show their love and appreciation for one another.
As we've seen before, many animals in the wild form lifelong bonds with each other, and never hesitate to go out of their way to demonstrate just how much they care.
Below, we share a story of two insanely adorable penguins. The pair resides at the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas in New Orleans, and the two of them have been mates for many happy years.
This year, they celebrated their 22nd Valentine's Day, reigning as the aquarium's sweethearts and most long-lasting couple.
Told with photos from the Audubon Aquarium, their Valentine's Day was pretty spectacular — even though there was only fish on the menu!
Scroll on to see photos of their special day, and let us know your thoughts in the comments down below!
A pair of African black-footed penguins recently spent Valentine’s Day celebrating their 22nd year together.
Kohl and Zelda, residents at Audubon Aquarium of the Americas in New Orleans, enjoyed a romantic candlelit dinner together, complete with their own waiter and bottle service.
According to the aquarium’s release statement, the pair was served their favorite fish for the meal, and was presented with heart-shaped chocolates.
Senior aviculturist Tom Dyer explained in the statement that Kohl and Zelda are perhaps the most loving pair of penguins that the aquarium has ever witnessed.
“We’ve seen our share of penguin heartbreak, infidelity, and sometimes joyful reunion here in our colony,” he said.
“Kohl and Zelda, however, are spending their 22nd Valentine’s Day together. They are Audubon’s sweethearts.”
We hope that they will have many more anniversaries, and plenty more Valentine’s Days together!
Visit the aquarium's site for more information and updates on Kohl and Zelda.
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