How old do penguins live to?

Answer 1

The oldest known Adelie penguin living in the wild was 20 years old, and the big Emperor Penguins might live to as long as 50 years. If an Adelie penguins begins to breed early, say at 3 or 4 years of age, it is less likely to live to be 15 or 20 years old than if it waits until it is 7 or 8 years old to breed for the first time.

Answer 2

In the wild, most penguin species have a lifespan of 15-20 years, though some can live into their 30s. In captivity, penguins have been known to live even longer, with some reaching their 40s.