Studies show that there are 17-20 estimated species of penguins which are situated in the southern hemisphere. These black and white birds cannot fly, but in contrast they are very good swimmers and can average 4-8 mph underwater. Their diet consists of fish, squid, krill and other small marine animals.

In order to protect themselves from ocean predators, they have their black and white feathers for their disguise while they are swimming. Their white stomachs help them blend in with the sky when seen from below by swimming predators. Conversely, their black feathers help them blend in with the dark blue of the ocean, and help them avoid being seen as easily by flying predators from above.

Do The Penguin Waddle

Aside from their “tuxedo” coloring, penguins are distinguished by their characteristic movement, “the waddle”. Another signature movement which is very common to most penguins is the efficient and hilarious “tobogganing” where they slide their white bellies across the snow.

Penguin costumes are always popular with everyone during costume parties, particularly for kids. Many costume stores contains good details for basic costumes for both children and adults. Penguin costumes may include a headpiece, a hood, or a head covering while some requires face painting to give the costume a complete look.

Learn To Waddle

If you have penguin Halloween costumes on, and it doesn’t matter which one you have. You just have to have that characteristic penguin “waddle”. The unusual waddling movement of a penguin will give the costume a major boost! Though you have to really practice the movement both in and out of the costume, it will pay off in the form of compliments and even prize winnings! So work that stage!

While we’re at it….if you can slide across the stage on your belly, the crowd will go wild, and you will surely win a prize ….on personality alone! That’s another reason people love penguins….they just ooze cuteness and personality. Just try to look at a penguin and not smile!

Accessorize

Accessories can also be used to make an even stronger impression with the costume. For instance, you can wear a top hat and carry a cane with it. If you are attending a theme party and your penguin costume can match, you can wear it with some accessories which will allows you to coordinate with the others. A bow tie is a perfect accessory for a penguin, to really play up the tuxedo aspect. Just use some creativity and choose from more options for your accessories. Maybe just carry a rubber fish. You can put it in your mouth, you can carry it on your head, you can ‘whack’ people with it. The uses for this simple prop are endless.

Take a closer look at all the Penguin Costumes here!

Just like a penguin always captures the media’s attention, a penguin costume is always a big hit at party after party all year round, and not just at Halloween. The traditional black and white suit is always in style. There really is something about it’s charm and its waddle, that makes every penguin costume perfect any occasion.