Today in Photos

Penguins, seen, at a treatment center, before their release on the beach at Blouberg, South Africa, Thursday, May 21, 2009. The Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds released 84 African Penguins back into the wild after they were treated for oil pollution that they obtained in Namibia. (Schalk Zuydam / Associated Press)
Penguins, seen, at a treatment center, before their release on the beach at Blouberg, South Africa, Thursday, May 21, 2009. The Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds released 84 African Penguins back into the wild after they were treated for oil pollution that they obtained in Namibia. (Schalk Zuydam / Associated Press)
People take photos of penguins, seen as they walk to the sea, after being released on the outskirts of Blouberg, South Africa, Thursday, May 21, 2009. The Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds released 84 African Penguins back into the wild after they were treated for oil pollution that they obtained in Namibia. (Schalk Zuydam / Associated Press)
A woman directs Penguins as they are released on the outskirts of Blouberg, South Africa, Thursday, May 21, 2009. The Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds released 84 African Penguins back into the wild after they were treated for oil pollution that they obtained in Namibia. (Schalk Zuydam / Associated Press)
Penguins seen as they walk to the sea, after being released on the outskirts of Blouberg, South Africa, Thursday, May 21, 2009. The Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds released 84 African Penguins back into the wild after they were treated for oil pollution that they obtained in Namibia. Table Mountain, seen, in the background. (Schalk Zuydam / Associated Press)
Human exhibit, London Zoo employee Paul Hutton pulls a face at children as he poses for photographers during a photocall in his enclosure at the zoo in London, Thursday May 21, 2009. 'Room with a Zoo' is a custom built enclosure, designed to resemble a human's natural habitat as closely as possible. The exhibit will give visitors the opportunity to learn more about the effect humans are having on the world around them. (Matt Dunham / Associated Press)
Human exhibit, London Zoo employee Paul Hutton poses for photographers during a photocall in his enclosure at the zoo in London, Thursday May 21, 2009. 'Room with a Zoo' is a custom built enclosure, designed to resemble a human's natural habitat as closely as possible. The exhibit will give visitors the opportunity to learn more about the effect humans are having on the world around them. (Matt Dunham / Associated Press)
Human exhibit, London Zoo employee Paul Hutton poses for photographers watched by school children during a photocall in his enclosure at the zoo in London, Thursday May 21, 2009. 'Room with a Zoo' is a custom built enclosure, designed to resemble a human's natural habitat as closely as possible. The exhibit will give visitors the opportunity to learn more about the effect humans are having on the world around them. (Matt Dunham / Associated Press)
Sunbathers relax on a roof as McLaren Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain drives during the second free practice session ahead of the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix at the Monaco racetrack, Thursday, May 21 2009. The Formula One race will be held on Sunday, May 24. (Claude Paris / Associated Press)
Ferrari Formula One driver Kimi Raikkonen of Finland steers his car during the free practice ahead of the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix at the Monaco racetrack, Thursday, May 21 2009. The Formula One race will be held on Sunday, May 24. (Claude Paris / Associated Press)
Brawn GP driver Jenson Button of Britain steers his car during free practice ahead the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix at the Monaco racetrack, Thursday, May 21 2009. The Formula one race will be held on Sunday, May 24. (Luca Bruno / Associated Press)
Bernie Ecclestone, president and CEO of the Formula One speaks to reporters during free practice ahead the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix at the Monaco racetrack, Thursday May 21, 2009. The Formula one race will be held on Sunday, May 24. (Luca Bruno / Associated Press)
McLaren Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain drives during the second free practice session ahead of the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix at the Monaco racetrack, Thursday, May 21 2009. The Formula One race will be held on Sunday, May 24. (Antonio Calanni / Associated Press)
McLaren Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain prepares at the pits during free practice, ahead the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix at the Monaco racetrack, Thursday, May 21 2009. The Formula one race will be held on Sunday, May 24. (Luca Bruno / Associated Press)
Today's photos feature penguins, a human zoo exhibit, and an auto race for the super-rich. In South Africa a group of penguins are seen being released from an oil pollution treatment center. In Britain a zoo has a display that features a human that is intended to show visitors the effect humans have on the world around them. And in Monaco Formula-one drivers and crews prepare for Sunday's race while fans relax on their balconies.