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Join the Sea Otter Celebration!

Dive in with us during the month of September as we highlight these intelligent and adorable marine mammals.

We’ll share fun sea otter facts, information on conservation efforts, ways you can be a sea otter champion and more.

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california sea lion cowgirl

Cowgirl

California Sea Lion
Zalophus californianus

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This patient is a California sea lion, our most commonly rescued species, with animals of all ages stranding throughout the year with a variety of ailments. 

Pups are born in June but stay with their moms for 10 months, so we typically see an influx of young animals in the spring. Other common reasons for stranding include domoic acid toxicosis, cancer, entanglement, malnutrition and leptospirosis

Age at Admit
Juvenile
Weight at Admit
59.00 kgs
Sex
Male
Rescue Location
Pismo State Beach (Park Ave) - Pismo Beach, San Luis Obispo
Diagnosis
Dermatopathy, Domoic acid toxicosis
Admitted
08/19/2024
Status
Released
Release Date
09/05/2024
Release Location
Chimney Rock - Point Reyes

Yes, I want to save a life!

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.

  • $35 You'll buy food for a hungry animal
  • $45 You'll provide life-saving medical care
  • $65 You'll make second chances possible

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