It’s not that complicated—kids ❤️ penguins. What better way to celebrate Earth Day on April 22 than with some of the planet’s squawk-iest, waddle-iest, and (possibly!) cutest residents? Get in on the fun by playing this penguin personality quiz to discover which species your kids are most like, then get tips to help penguins and other animals this April. Plus, enter our penguin prize pack giveaway.

QUIZ: WHICH PENGUIN SPECIES ARE YOU MOST LIKE?

Are you a rebel like the rainforest-dwelling Fiordland penguins? Or are you always on the go like the active Adélie penguins, which waddle more than 8,000 miles each year? Kids (and adults!) can discover their penguin match with this fun personality quiz. To start, answer this question: 

Which word would your friends use to describe you? 

A. busy
B. loud
C. caring
D. brave
E. cool 

PROTECT ANIMALS

Nat Geo Kids readers are eager to protect the animals they love, which are often threatened by things like climate change, overfishing, and pollution. These problems can feel overwhelming, but we’ve got tons of ways kids and families can save the Earth.

Want to fight climate change? Visit your local library, swap old toys instead of buying new ones, and unplug chargers. Concerned about overfishing? Search for sustainable seafood options using the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch guides. Dive in to discover even more tips below. 

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BEST. EARTH. DAY. EVER. 

You’ve still got time to plan an outstanding Earth Day celebration with your family! Consider camping out in the backyard for a memorable night that will increase your kids’ sense of environmental stewardship (without sacrificing indoor plumbing). Or take the day to build a butterfly garden or a DIY bird feeder. Whatever you do, do it outside! 

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Hey, subscriber! Don’t let your young reader miss these cool articles! (Not a subscriber? Explore these topics through the links below!)   

—Join National Geographic Explorer Bertie Gregory as he shares his experiences living alongside penguin colonies in Antarctica and the Galápagos. WATCH THIS: Emperor penguins jump off a 50-foot cliff

—Is your bling real or fake? Discover how to tell apart real diamonds, pearls, silver, and more from their counterfeits. 

—See how kind caretakers helped an orphaned sun bear cub return to the wild. WATCH THIS: Protecting the sun bears of Borneo 

—We think shy, scaly pangolins are sort of like … Super Heroes? Find out how pangolins are similar to Spider-Man, Gamora, Wolverine, and more!  

GIVEAWAY ALERT! Adults, now’s your chance to enter to win a penguin prize pack for your kids: It includes a National Geographic Kids Penguin Tonie and a copy of the National Geographic Kids book Ultimate Oceanpedia.   

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Begins on 5/5/25 at 8 a.m. ET and ends on 5/12/25 at 11:59 p.m. ET or until 5 eligible entrants are verified, whichever is earlier. First come, first served. Open to 50 U.S./D.C.; 18+; with children ages 6-14. SUBMISSIONS MUST BE EMAILED BY YOUR PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN. Void where prohibited. Sponsor: National Geographic Partners, LLC, 1145 17th St., NW, Washington, DC 20036. Rules/odds: https://natgeokids.com/giveaways

VIDEO: Penguins step on sea lions!