Alex Shaland
Wildlife adventures,
award-winning photography,
science and technology content
Travel Writing
Author of “Suburbanites on Safari,” “Jackie the Penguin Goes on Safari,” “Jackie the Penguin Goes to Madagascar,” “Jackie the Penguin Goes to America,” and “Jackie the Penguin Goes to India” avid blogger, and contributing editor.
Photography
Award-winning wildlife and travel photographer. Photos in 8 books and dozens of magazine articles.
Freelance Writing
Author of 40+ technical articles published in the largest national trade magazines.
Passionate about
- Defense of wildlife & the environment around the globe
- Responsible, educational travel to exotic destinations
- Building friendships & understanding without boarders
- Advancement of science & technology for the benefit of our planet and all its inhabitants
What Readers Say
“An amazing real life perspective that has been delightfully shared. Funny and witty.”
Philip Coetzee, South Africa, Nature Guide, author of Birds for Beginners.
Work in Progress
Following the success of the recently released children’s books “Jackie the Penguin Goes on Safari“, “Jackie the Penguin Goes to Madagascar,” “Jackie the Penguin Goes to America,” and “Jackie the Penguin Goes to India,” Shaland is currently working on the new book in the “Adventures of Jackie the Penguin” series with the working title: “Jackie the Penguin Goes to Australia.”
Recent Posts
Meet the Authors at Locally Spruced!
We’re excited to invite you to a special Meet the Author Event at Locally Spruced in Legacy Village on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Join Irene Shaland and Alex Shaland for an afternoon of books, conversation, and discovery as we introduce our newest title: Two Travelers, Two Isles, One Story of Discovery: A Journey through Ireland and Great Britain in Search of History, People, and Culture. Come meet local authors, explore new books, and have your copies signed. Drinks and light refreshments will be provided. Event details 📍 Locally Spruced at…
Announcing the Release of My New Children’s Book: A Penguin’s Travel Journal: Australia
I’m excited to share something close to my heart. My new children’s book, A Penguin’s Travel Journal: Australia, is officially out in the world — and I couldn’t be more proud of how it turned out. If you have a young reader in your life who loves animals, fun facts, or exploring new places, this story…
Jackie the Penguin Is Going to Australia!
Pack your curiosity — Jackie the Penguin is heading to Australia, and this adventure is anything but ordinary. With a hand-drawn wish list tucked under one wing, Jackie dreams of looking into the eyes of four remarkable animals found nowhere else on Earth: the speedy emu, the mysterious platypus, the powerful kangaroo, and the sleepy…
About Us
Alex Shaland and his wife Irene explored close to 70 countries and shared their experiences through books, magazine articles, lectures, photo exhibits, and blog posts.
