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Spring has arrived early at Oceans of Fun!  On March 6, 2015 Sonoma welcomed into the world her second healthy pup!  Weighing in at approximately 18 pounds at birth, this beautiful male pup is thriving under his mother’s care.   This pup is the result of a special breeding collaboration between Oceans of Fun and the Chicago Zoological Society. 

As some may recall, with Sonoma’s first pup, Talise born in April 2013, not everything came naturally to Sonoma.  It was with the help of our dedicated staff that we were able to help establish Sonoma’s nurturing skills as a mother.  And so far, Sonoma is demonstrating that our efforts paid off!  Sonoma is successfully nursing, nuzzling and calling to her pup just like a seasoned mother should!

Sonoma is also very receptive to working with our trainers during training sessions and developing a trust to allow us to be near her pup.  This is crucial, as it will allow us to closely monitor the pup’s health as he continues to grower stronger every day!  Stay tuned for more updates on this adorable pup and be sure to visit us this summer to see him and our other three youngsters Colby, Talise and Nalu!