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Avian Influenza Detected at Año Nuevo State Park

A small number of young northern elephant seals at Año Nuevo State Park recently tested positive for H5N1, also known as bird flu. This is the first detection of H5N1 in California’s marine mammal population.

The risk of H5N1 to the public remains very low. We’re sharing guidance on how to protect yourself, your pets and marine mammals – and how you can help.

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  • Youth, Adults & Families

Educational Programming For All Ages

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The Marine Mammal Center's innovative and diverse public learning programs foster enthusiasm for marine science and a sense of responsibility for ocean health through a dynamic connection to marine mammals.

Youth (15-18)

young volunteers in the Fish Kitchen

Youth Crew

young people holding raised hands on the beach

Stewardship Saturdays

Families & Adults

Educator leading a Marine Science Sunday program for a group of visitors

Marine Science Sunday Events

Online Learning Resources & Podcast


Interested in Visiting?

Our Sausalito hospital and visitor center is now open to the public. Visit the world’s largest marine mammal hospital to see animal care experts providing life-saving care to patients so they can be released back to the wild.


Plan Your Visit

child pointing at patient pens
photo by Elena Graham © The Marine Mammal Center
student looks into microscope
photo by Elena Graham © The Marine Mammal Center


Bring Your Students to Our Hospital

Enhance your curriculum with an interactive school tour of our hospital in Sausalito, California. Our guided tours focus on the Center's mission and work, including topics such as what we feed our patients to how we diagnose diseases. All of our school programs align with the Next Generation Science Standards.

Learn more about field trip options

Have Questions?

Contact us at edu@tmmc.org.