If you are determined to have a penguin in your life, there are ethical ways to support them:

: Penguins are highly social and live in large colonies. Keeping just one would be cruel; they require a "party" of at least 20 friends to be happy.

While the idea of a tuxedoed bird waddling around your living room is undeniably charming, the short answer is 1. The Legal Cold Front

: Support accredited facilities that participate in conservation and breeding programs to ensure these species thrive for generations. How to get a book deal - Penguin Books

Even if you could find a legal loophole, penguins are among the most difficult animals to care for:

: If you were looking for "Penguin" of the literary variety, Penguin Books offers plenty of classics. Note that they don't accept unsolicited manuscripts—you'll need a literary agent for that.