Ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall, staff at The Florida Aquarium helped relocate nine penguins to higher ground as part of the zoo's "comprehensive hurricane preparedness plan, showing that the safety of the animals remains a "top priority.

The Florida Aquarium is transferring its animals, including nine penguins, to safer ground in anticipation of Hurricane Milton's landfall.

As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida’s coast, The Florida Aquarium is taking proactive measures to safeguard its animals, including relocating its beloved African penguins to safety. Source: Florida

Aquarium workers move nine African penguins to higher ground ahead of Hurricane Milton. Video: The Florida Aquarium Even the penguins are evacuating. State of play: Ahead of Hurricane Milton, the Florida Aquarium moved its nine African penguins to higher ground from their habitat on the first floor.

The aquarium is expecting severe flooding and possible impacts of storm surge — estimated to be upwards of ten feet for the area.