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As the show season at Hersheypark begins to wrap up, Oceans of Fun will still be quite busy! We are excited to announce that our seals will stay year-round for the first time ever. Oceans of Fun has brought animals out seasonally each summer for the past 7 years. Each year has been fun and exciting and this year was no exception! Hersheypark fans were excited to meet two new faces this year, Colby and Mango.

Colby is our 3 year old, male, California sea lion. A young animal, Colby is always eager to learn and progress in his training. He has impressed audiences with his great performances in our educational shows! Mango is an 11 year old, female, Atlantic harbor seal. She came to Oceans of Fun on a breedingloan from the Brookfield Zoo located in Chicago. Mango was no stranger to training, as she worked daily with trainers at the Brookfield Zoo; however, she had never been exposed to shows before. Mango and Colby both required dedicated care from their trainers to help them with a smooth transition into a new environment. By always making training sessions fun and positive, we were easily able to introduce these two animals to larger crowds and acclimate them to the sounds of roller coasters! Fortunately their trusting relationship with their trainers allows us to ensure all animals are comfortable, safe and relaxed in their new homes.

Diego and Bumper have both traveled to Hersheypark for several seasons. These two did a fantastic job entertaining and educating park guests all about marine life and conservation in our seal and sea lion presentations. As established animals, they were also the stars of our Behind the Splash program, allowing guests to get up close and personal in a photo opportunity!

Be sure to check out Hersheypark for the most up to date information on scheduled performances featuring Mango and Bumper this fall and winter. By following us on Facebook, you can receive the latest news on all of our seals and sea lions!