Rangers Captain made some penguin friends on Thursday

The reason was Wildlife Education Day at Rangers Ballpark, presented by the Dallas Zoo. But really, we'll accept any excuse whatsoever for penguins to show up any time at any stadium.

Penguins for today's first pitch for Wildlife Education Day, presented by @DallasZoo. https://t.co/8R8XSkr5q7

- Texas Rangers (@Rangers) June 20, 2013

The Zoo brought a variety of other animals as well, several of which Jerry Blevins of the visiting Athletics appeared to take a liking to.

Can we make this an everyday thing? Please?

-- Dan Wohl / MLB.com

Photos courtesy Austin McLaurin / MLB.com Real-Time Correspondent