Benny · Ambassador White Pelican

Benny (formerly known as Penny) is an American White Pelican that came to us all the way from Canada after suffering injuries to both his wings leaving him unable to fly and habituated to humans. He now lives a very happy life with us teaching the public about his species! Check out this article about his rescue.

Benny came to PHSS in December 2023 as an adult making him at least 3 years old. He can usually be found in his enclosure playing in the pool!

Adopt him today and you’ll be directly supporting Benny’s and our other pelicans’ food and veterinary care.

Your Adopt-a-Pelican package from Pelican Harbor Seabird Station Includes:

  • An 8” x 10” photograph of your adopted pelican

  • A copy of your pelican’s story

  • A certificate of adoption

  • An invitation to see your pelican at the PHSS facility

  • Tax-exempt donation receipt letter

  • The honor of knowing you’ve helped to feed a pelican for a year!