Volunteering | Mammals
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
Enjoying the Fun Antics of Parker the Sea Lion | Hugh 
The aquatic equivalent of a Golden Retriever, Parker the California sea lion always tries so hard to please—leaving Aquarium staff and guests many enjoyable “Parker Moments” to remember.
Conservation | Volunteering | Mammals
Friday, October 26, 2007
Restaurant Quality, Sustainable Seafood = Happy, Healthy Animals! | Staci
We want all of our animals here at the Aquarium to be happy and healthy! A key component in achieving that goal is to make sure each animal is given a high-quality, well-balanced diet. As you might have guessed, a huge part of a marine mammal volunteer’s day is spent preparing the food that the animals will be eating that day. This is actually a little more work than most people think, so I thought it would be fun to share some details about what our animals eat and how we go about preparing it for them.
Animal Updates | Mammals | Volunteering
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Welcome Odin, our newest California sea lion! | Staci
I’m pleased to report that we have another new addition to our pinniped family at the Aquarium! A rescued two-year-old male California sea lion joined current residents Miller, Parker, Shelby, Ellie, and newcomer Troy this past Thursday in the Seal and Sea Lion Habitat. I encourage everyone to come on out and see Odin living it up in his new home. Isn’t it nice when a rescue story has a happy ending?
Volunteering | Mammals
THE BIG GUY—MILLER THE SEA LION | Hugh
From orphaned pup to aquatic star; The story of Miller the sea lion.
Conservation | Volunteering | Mammals
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
“Wallaby-Wannabe” Paddington the Dusky Pademelon | Hugh
A small kangaroo-like critter helps a husbandry volunteer celebrate his birthday.
Conservation | Volunteering | Mammals
Friday, September 14, 2007
Training: Why Do We Train Our Marine Mammals? | Staci
Have you ever seen a sea lion speeding through the water like a torpedo and then doing a dynamic leap into the air? A harbor seal gracefully twirling in her pool? How about a sea otter coming up on deck and standing up on its rear flippers? Chances are you have if you’ve observed any of our marine mammal training sessions here at the Aquarium. Animals have always amazed me with their abilities and adaptations, and its always exciting to see them in action. However, it’s not all about fun and entertainment. Though entertainment and teaching the public about environmental conservation are extremely important, there are some other very important reasons we train our animals. Reasons that directly benefit the animals themselves, and that’s what it’s all about.
Conservation | Volunteering | Birds | Mammals
Thursday, September 13, 2007
RADIO FLYER The Wild Western Gull | Hugh
A wild Western gull chooses the Aquarium’s seal and sea lion exhibit to raise his young.
Animal Updates | Mammals | Volunteering
Friday, August 31, 2007
Meet the Newest Addition to Our Seal & Sea Lion Habitat! | Staci
He’s handsome, he’s covered in fur, and he’s the newest resident of our Seal and Sea Lion Habitat! Meet Troy, our three-year-old male harbor seal. This past Thursday was Troy’s big day, as he was released into the 211,000 gallon Seal and Sea Lion Habitat to meet current residents Shelby, Ellie, Miller, and Parker. Since Troy’s arrival, many guests have asked me where our marine mammals come from so I’d like to take the opportunity to address that question here in my blog.
Volunteering | Mammals
Thursday, August 30, 2007
The Seal with Abilities Beyond Her Disabilities | Hugh
A blind harbor seal regains her ability to retrieve objects tossed into the exhibit and in doing so teaches her trainer not to underestimate those with a perceived disability.
Animal Updates | Mammals | Volunteering
Friday, August 17, 2007
A Day in the Life of Staci, a Mammalogy Volunteer | Staci
My name is Staci, and I’ve been a mammalogy volunteer since September of 2006. Marine mammals have always been my favorite animals, so you can imagine what a thrill it is for me to be able to work with them on a weekly basis! It’s a lot more work than you may think, but it’s definitely worth it. In my blog I will be talking about my experiences in mammalogy, as well as relevant conservation issues involving our amazing marine friends.
