Seal Celebrates Senior Birthday At The Aquarium

March 22, 2017

She’s turning 21, and she is a senior! The public is invited to join Shelby the harbor seal to celebrate her over-the-wave birthday on Wednesday, March 22 at 11:15 a.m. at the Seal and Sea Lion Habitat. Shelby may have limited eyesight, but you would never guess. She is confident in her habitat and determined to do things on her own. Shelby was born and raised on the West Coast and arrived to the Aquarium of the Pacific at the age of three in 1998. The public and members of the media are invited to join Shelby as she celebrates her birthday with the Aquarium of the Pacific’s staff and her seal and sea lion friends. Guests are invited to wear birthday hats provided by the Aquarium and join us in singing Happy Birthday to Shelby as she enjoys her favorite foods, treats, and gifts.

WHEN: Wednesday, March 22, 2017, 11:15 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Shelby’s Birthday Celebration Media encouraged to arrive by 10:45 a.m. to allow for set up and pre-interviews

VISUALS: ● Shelby the seal interacting with other seals and sea lions on her special day ● Guests singing “Happy Birthday to Shelby” while wearing party hats ● Shelby receiving special birthday treats and presents

WHERE: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802 Please ask for PR at the Information Desk. MEDIA RSVP: Marilyn Padilla, Aquarium of the Pacific, 562-951-1684, mpadilla@lbaop.org

PUBLIC COST: Included with general admission: $29.95 adults 12+, $26.95 seniors 62+, $17.95 children 3-11, and free for children under 3 and Aquarium members