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We are excited to announce the return of our California sea lions, Colby and Diego, to Milwaukee! The boys spent the past summer performing in educational presentations at our facility in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Oceans of Fun has provided seasonal pinniped shows at Hersheypark since 2009. This year we are ecstatic to have a year-round facility at Hersheypark! Though our California sea lions have returned to Milwaukee, our harbor seals Bumper and Mango will be staying throughout the winter and will be participating in Christmas Candy Lane training demonstrations!

Trainers transported Colby and Diego home using large, wooden crates, similar to ones you may have in homes for your pets (but a bit larger!). Colby and Diego have been trained to voluntarily enter and allow us to close the crates. This ensures that the entire transport trip is positive and comfortable for our animals. Sea lions are unique in that they do not constantly need water. These animals use water primarily as a food source, as they require fish to eat. They are comfortable and content to be transported dry; however, we made several stops along the way to mist the animals and ensure their comfort and well being.

Mango and Bumper will stay with several of their trainers at Hersheypark. Our harbor seals and their trainers will be putting on educational presentations all throughout Hersheypark’s Christmas Candy Lane, running November 13^th - December 31^st. Following select performances, guests will have the opportunity to have their picture taken with Bumper during our Behind the Splash program! In addition to these educational presentations, guests can also get closer to our animals by participating in our job shadow program.

For the most up to date information on Hersheypark show times, be sure to check out the schedule on their website. Follow us on Facebook for updates on our animals and latest happenings!