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It’s Pup Madness!

March Madness might be over, but there’s Pup Madness at the Center! 

Cast your vote to help decide which pup will reign supreme as the coveted Most Popular Pup, and follow along to see which pup will be crowned Plumpest Patient, Most Improved, and Valedictorian. 

You can vote as many times as you’d like through May 4. 

Cast Your Vote!
elephant seal pup moonland
Two seals returning to the wild
  • Patient Release Events

Join Us for an Exclusive Patient Release

Witness the moment when the marine mammals you helped rehabilitate return home.

Thanks to you, our 50th year marks a milestone in protecting marine mammals and ensuring a thriving ocean.

Kindly RSVP for one release only. You are welcome to bring up to three guests to share the experience. Guests of all ages are welcome.

Release dates are subject to change. We will email you the final details and directions one week prior to the event. 

Moonstone Beach, San Luis Obispo County

Saturday, May 31  |  10am

Please join our 50th Anniversary Celebration, San Luis Obispo, following the release.

RSVP


Pomponio State Beach, San Mateo County

Sunday, June 15  |  10am

Thank you to our release sponsor, Yamaha Rightwaters.

RSVP


Scotty Creek, Sonoma County

Saturday, July 19  |  10am

Please join our 50th Anniversary Celebration, northern range, following the release.

 RSVP


Rodeo Beach, Marin County 

Friday, August 1  |  10am

Join the Waitlist


Point Lobos, Monterey County  

Saturday, August 23  |  9am

While this release is currently at capacity, Please join our 50th Anniversary Celebration at our new location in Castroville from 12pm-3pm.

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Baker Beach, San Francisco  

Saturday, September 6  |  10am

Thank you to our release sponsor, Loomis, Sayles & Company.

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Event Sponsors

Learn more about sponsorship opportunities


For questions, please contact Danya Winterman (415) 707-3958 or wintermand@tmmc.org


Want to see more patient releases?

You can now watch patient releases at Chimney Rock, in Point Reyes National Seashore, in real time from our web camera. Text RELEASE to 65179 to receive an alert when a release is about to start. 

Message and data rates may apply. Text STOP to stop. Terms & Conditions.

An elephant seal and two California sea lions are released by a team of volunteers on a sandy beach.

Meet Our Patients

northern fur seal Reina

Reina

Northern Fur Seal — Female
Released
northern elephant seal Shrub with enrichment items including fake kelp and a red buoy

Shrub

Northern Elephant Seal — Female
Released
California sea lion Mayhem

Mayhem

California Sea Lion — Male
Released