Animal Updates | Mammals | Penguins | Volunteering
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Critter Portraits | Hugh 
This week I’d like to share some critter portraits I’ve taken over the past few months.
Animal Updates | Mammals | Conservation | Whale Watching
Thursday, April 04, 2013
Orcas, Blues, Humpbacks and Baby Grays! | Julien
We have been having phenomenal whale watches the last few weeks of March! Orcas, humpbacks, minkes, fins, grays and more early blue whales have filled our recent trips with excitement. Read on to see details and great photos!
Animal Updates | Mammals | Volunteering
Tuesday, April 02, 2013
Otter Wish List | Hugh
It was one of the cutest and most fun enrichment sessions I’ve had with the otters. A simple child-like teething toy that the Furball was greatly enjoying was bringing a big smile to my face. As she chewed and tugged on the durable plaything I thought to myself how neat it was that such a simple item could bring so much happiness to this otter. Now the public has a chance to help enrich the lives of our critters by way of the Animal Care Wish List.
Animal Updates | Mammals | Conservation | Whale Watching
Monday, March 18, 2013
More Blue Whales! | Julien
Is the season starting early?
The blue whales came back for more! We were hoping that seeing a blue as early as February this year would indicate the start to an early season, but not this early! Read to find out more.
Animal Updates | Penguins | Volunteering
Thursday, March 14, 2013
iPad-Playing Penguins | Hugh
Penguins chase a virtual mouse
Take an old obsolete iPad. Load up a cat game app. Place in front of a couple of young curious penguins and you have the recipe for a fun time for these aquatic birds and a pretty neat video.
Animal Updates | Mammals | Conservation | Whale Watching
Thursday, March 07, 2013
Our First Blue Whale and More! | Julien
That’s right! We sighted our first blue whale of the season already on February 18th! Read more to see the up-to-date whale counts!
Animal Updates | Mammals | Volunteering
Thursday, February 28, 2013
The Furball Through The Years | Hugh
Watching a Sea Otter Grow Up
I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to watch the Gidget the Sea Otter as she grew from a shy orphan pup to a good natured young adult. This week I’d like to share some images of the Furball through the years.
Animal Updates | Mammals | Conservation | Whale Watching
Thursday, February 21, 2013
The February of Fins | Julien
This February has been a fantastic month for whale sightings! Not only have we been seeing the transition between the south-bound and north-bound gray whale migration, but have been seeing fin whales almost daily! From the beginning of the month to Valentine’s, we have recorded 39 gray whale sightings and an even more impressive 55 fin whale sightings.
Animal Updates | Mammals | Whale Watching
Thursday, February 07, 2013
Love is in the Air for Gray Whales Too! | Kera
When we get in to February, the first thing I think of is Valentine’s Day. It looks like the grays ways feel the same way because on February 1, 2013, we had some incredible mating behavior with gray whales right in front of our boat. Read on to find out what that encounter was like.
Animal Updates | Mammals | Conservation | Volunteering
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Adventures in Otter Space | Hugh
Epilogue
As my adventures with Gidget the orphan Sea Otter draws to a close I’d like to share the full story of my relationship with her during her time in Long Beach.
