Satellite photos show emperor penguins in one region of Antarctica declined 22% in the past 15 years. That's significantly faster than prior estimates of their decline due to climate change.

The Emperor penguins coming to Orlando were relocated from SeaWorld San Diego, which has been at the forefront of global efforts in Emperor penguin care and breeding since the early 1980s.

The estimated population of 16 penguin colonies — visible in satellite photos taken between 2009 and 2024 — declined 22% during that period.

The estimated population of 16 penguin colonies — visible in satellite photos taken between 2009 and 2024 — declined 22% during that period.

The estimated population of 16 penguin colonies — visible in satellite photos taken between 2009 and 2024 — declined 22% during that period.