On Memorial Day in 2021, Cruz was born at the New York Aquarium in Brooklyn, New York to his mother Ariana.  He achieved all the major sea lion pup milestones by her side including nursing, learning to swim, and beginning to eat fish.  He is currently eating 10 pounds of fish daily and his formal training has just begun!  In December of 2022, Cruz joined the Oceans of Fun family in Hersheypark, PA. His new big brother, Ripley, welcomed him with lots of happy romping and play!   It was fun to see Ripley by his side as he confidently explored his new home. Cruz is an incredibly playful, curious, and energetic youngster and is already so loved by our animal care team!

While Cruz continues to adjust and gain confidence, we are taking everything at his pace. Cruz is a welcome addition to our flippered family and we will be updating his progress on our social media platforms. We cannot wait to share Cruz with patrons when he is ready for education presentations and interactive programs!  Stay tuned for more Cruz updates!