Overview

• Pepe’s June 8 appearance at Guaranteed Rate Field coincided with World Ocean Day and drew fans’ attention to marine conservation.
• Dr. Mike Adkesson, Brookfield Zoo’s CEO, described Pepe as an ambassador for Humboldt penguins, a vulnerable species threatened by overfishing, habitat loss and climate change.
• Social media lit up with fan reactions and lighthearted commentary, and White Sox player Sean Burke posed with Pepe in the dugout.
• The game ended in a 7–5 loss to the Kansas City Royals, leaving the White Sox with baseball’s worst record in the American League at 22–44.
• The event showcased Brookfield Zoo’s conservation program for Humboldt penguins and underscored efforts to protect their native habitats in Chile and Peru.