DRAPER — Utah might be famous for its mountains and deserts, but you can also take a trip under the sea without leaving the valley! From icy penguins to tropical stingrays, animal encounters at the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium in Draper are full of surprises that will make you forget you’re in the middle of the Beehive State.

Make your first stop at the penguin research station, home to the Gentoo penguins. These little guys come from the icy waters of the South Pole, and they’re built for speed. Think Olympic-level swimming, up to 22 mph underwater!

The aquarium staff said each penguin has its own personality. Some are curious, others are shy, and then there are a few who clearly love being the star of the show. With a habitat kept at a frosty 37 degrees Fahrenheit, they’re definit

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