Ceramic spoon rest titled 'SeaWorld Chef Penguin' by Ronnie's Ceramic Co., designed by Doug Wylie

This charming ceramic spoon rest was produced as official SeaWorld merchandise, likely in the 1990s to early 2000s. Manufactured by Ronnie's Ceramic Co. and designed by Doug Wylie, it features a penguin character dressed as a chef with the SeaWorld branding prominently displayed on the chef's hat. These novelty kitchen accessories were sold exclusively at SeaWorld theme park gift shops as souvenirs, making them limited-production items that were not widely distributed through retail channels. SeaWorld souvenir collectibles appeal to theme park memorabilia enthusiasts, kitchenware collectors, and penguin figurine collectors. The playful design, combined with its official park merchandise status and compact size, makes it a nostalgic piece for visitors who want to preserve memories of their SeaWorld experience. Kitchen collectibles from the 1990s-2000s era featuring themed characters are particularly valued by collectors who appreciate both functionality and whimsy in their vintage kitchenware collections.