Explore The Marine Mammal Center’s Exhibits
Exhibit Hall
Our visitor space provides even more opportunities for you to learn about marine mammals.
Visit our Exhibit Hall to learn about our work, view live cam feeds of current patients at the hospital, and participate in activities to help you become an ocean hero.
Don’t forget to stop in at our Gift Store on your way out to buy eco-friendly gifts that support the hospital.
Interactive Hospital Map
Go behind the scenes at the Center with our Interactive Hospital Map created with the support of Autodesk’s Pro Bono Consulting program.
Use the touchscreen to explore different locations and see live cams, videos and photos of our patients.
You’ll learn more about how the largest marine mammal hospital in the world operates as you virtually explore the seal and sea lion pools, specialized otter pens, life support systems and more.
Pledge Wall
Thanks to visitors like you, hundreds of marine mammal patients get a second chance at life each year. Now take the next step as an Ocean Hero and pledge to protect the ocean these animals call home.
Step into our Exhibit Hall where you can proudly add your name to one of our pledge magnets and take your picture to show your support for the ocean and marine mammals. Don’t forget to tag us on social media!
Conservation in Focus: Photography Exhibition
The Marine Mammal Center is proud to present Conservation in Focus, a photography exhibition unveiling scenes of marine mammals—both in the wild and at the world’s largest marine mammal hospital.
Take a step behind the lens of esteemed photographer Bill Hunnewell for an immersive and unique look at marine mammal rehabilitation and the challenges these animals face in the wild.
From the impact of threats like climate change to uplifting stories of second chances, these moving images are bound to inspire actions that protect marine mammals and our shared ocean environment.
Rescue Display
Visit our Conservation Cove to step into the shoes of a Rescue Volunteer.
Learn about how our specially trained volunteers assess distressed marine mammals and decide whether to rescue them.
Then step into our interactive exhibit where you can handle our specialized equipment, like rescue nets and boards, and see if you have what it takes to become a volunteer!
Sea Otter Mural
You won’t be able to miss our stunning mural designed and installed by San Francisco-based artist Cameron Moberg.
Get up close and personal with this engaging southern sea otter and consider how you can be an Ocean Hero to protect threatened and endangered species.
And remember – you can take pictures with this little guy, but keep a safe distance from wildlife in the wild!
Laboratory Kiosk
You probably know that we treat hundreds of seals and sea lions each year, but did you know that our experts are leading contributors to global knowledge about marine mammal health?
A lot of that research happens right here in our labs onsite!
Step into the shoes of a veterinarian and diagnose a patient, learn about our major research projects, and travel the world with us to see how we’re learning about marine mammals around the globe.
Fish Kitchen Kiosk
What do seals and sea lions eat while they’re in the hospital? And where does the food come from?
Find out all of this and more when you interact with our kiosk at the Fish Kitchen.
See photos and videos featuring the different stages of recovery – from fish milkshakes to fish school – and test your knowledge of sustainable seafood!
Yes, I want to save a life!
You’ll be giving sick and injured animals the best possible care at the Center’s state-of-the-art hospital. With your gift today, you are giving a patient a second chance at life in the wild.
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