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Exciting News for Ocean Connections Hersheypark! 4/5/24
Ocean Connections Hersheypark is excited to announce our accreditation by the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums (AMMPA). Read the full article to learn more.
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International Day of the Seal! 3/20/24
March 22nd is a day of SEAL-abration! Learn all about the Harbor seals we care for at Hersheypark.
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Reserve Your Easter-gram Today! 3/4/24
Wish the animal lover in your life a Hoppy Easter with an Easter-gram from one of our seals or sea lions!
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2023 Education Impact Summary 1/26/24
See how Ocean Connections fulfills our commitment to inspiring conservation awareness and public action for our world's ocean through education in our 2023 Education Impact Summary!
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Virtual Valentines! 1/17/24
Say it with a seal or sea lion! Wish your significant other a Happy Valentine's Day with the help of our animals and animal care team.
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Clean Up Myrtle Beach! 1/17/24
Join the crews from Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show and Ocean Connections for a Beach Clean-Up adventure Saturday, January 20th!
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End of Year Giving! 12/31/23
Support the animal welfare efforts and educational reach of Ocean Connections today!
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Thank You for 33 Years! 12/21/23
Ocean Connections is recognized by the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors for 33 years of dedication.
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Share Your Memories! 12/1/23
As we prepare for our Farewell Weekend in Milwaukee December 2nd - 3rd, we're sharing our memories to celebrate 33 years of marine mammal science and education.
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Milwaukee Update 9/14/23
Ocean Connections would like to share with you an update about our location in Milwaukee, WI. Click the link below to read the full press release.
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Support Turn the Tide! 6/21/23
Contribute to our Turn the Tide Charity Gala or purchase tickets today to support the animal welfare, care, and educational reach of Ocean Connections.
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Join Us for a Beach Clean-Up 6/14/23
Join us Thursday June 15th for a Beach Clean-Up and assist Ocean Connections in keeping our local waterways clean!
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Summer Camp Scholarships Available 3/16/23
Ocean Connections is offering scholarships for the only Marine Mammal Camp in the Midwest! Applications are due March 31st. Click to learn more and apply today!
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Education Impact Summary 1/20/23
See how Ocean Connections fulfills our commitment to inspiring conservation awareness and public action for our world's ocean through education in our 2022 Education Impact Summary!
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Giving Tuesday Fundraiser! 11/26/22
Support the animal welfare, care, and education reach of Ocean Connections with our virtual Giving Tuesday Fundraiser!
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FOX29 at Hersheypark! 9/23/22
Jennapher Frederick from FOX29 stopped by the sweetest place on earth to visit with our flippered friends and talk about Hersheypark Halloween!
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September 15th Beach Clean-Up 6/20/22
Join us Thursday September 15th at South Shore Park as we help clean up one of our local beaches!
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Support Ocean Conservation Today! 6/3/22
Now through June 15th, when you purchase tickets to our Turn the Tide Charity Gala you'll receive a ticket to come poolside for a Seal & Sea Lion Feeding!
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Save the Date! 2/25/22
Don't miss the conservation event of the summer! Our 4th Annual Turn the Tide Charity Gala is happening Saturday August 6th, 2022!
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Happy Valentine's Day! 1/20/22
Valentine's Day is right around the corner and Ocean Connections has customizable gift items that are perfect for your honey! Check them out today!
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Bowie Has Arrived! 1/5/22
We are excited to share that our rescued, male, Grey Seal Bowie has arrived at his forever home in Hersheypark! We are honored to share his story and give him a second chance at life.
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Support Bowie Today! 12/20/21
For the first time ever, Ocean Connections is welcoming into our care a rescued, male, Grey Seal named Bowie! Support his rescue today.
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Final Santa Sealabration Weekend! 12/15/21
Join us December 17th - 19th for the final weekend of our Santa Sealabration! It's fun for the whole family!
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Holiday Gift Guide 12/5/21
Looking for the perfect gift for the animal lover in your life? Look no further! Check out our holiday gift guide today!
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