News Detail

Virtual Valentines are Here!
1/25/25

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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December 3rd is Giving Tuesday!
11/30/24

Do an ocean of good by supporting the animal welfare, conservation, and educational reach throughout the community of Ocean Connections!
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Welcome Back, Diego!
11/18/24

Ocean Connections and Hersheypark are excited to welcome male California sea lion back to the Aquatheatre!
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Myrtle Beach Clean-Up
9/20/24

Join Ocean Connections and Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show for a beach clean-up adventure on Sunday September 22nd from 2:00-4:00.
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New Location Coming Soon!
8/26/24

Ocean Connections is coming to Panama City Beach, Florida in 2025.  Read the full article for details.
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A Season of Celebrations!
8/17/24

As summer starts to come to an end, our season of birthdays does, too. Check it out!
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Ocean Connections on Zoo Logic!
7/24/24

Check out the Zoo Logic Podcast hosted by Dr. Grey Stafford and featured guest, Shelley Ballmann!
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World Sea Lion Day is Coming!
5/24/24

We're celebrating this charismatic species with a fundraiser supporting their care.  Read on to bid on our Silent Auction items, symbolically adopt one of our animal ambassadors, or donate today!
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Upcoming Events
5/16/24

Ocean Connections has river and beach clean-ups happening all summer long.  Learn more about the conservation events we're hosting!
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Happy Earth Day!
4/22/24

Ocean Connections team members spent Earth Day educating guests about marine mammals and conservation as well as participating in local waterway clean-ups.
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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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Happy Valentine's Day!
1/27/23

Learn how you can help our animals feel the love!
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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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