Meet Our Animals


Female
Moana


Common Name: California sea lion

Scientific Name: Zalophus californianus

Birth Date: July 21, 2016

Maturation: Sea lion pup

Average Weight: 145 pounds

My Story:

At four months of age, Moana was found stranded and trapped in a storm sewer near Huntington Beach, California.  She was trembling, lethargic, sick, and alone.  This is when the Pacific Marine Mammal Center was called and leapt into action to rescue and rehabilitate this pup.  She was bottle fed and provided with around the clock care.  Due to her age and inability to forge for her own food she was deemed non-releasable as she would not be able to survive in her natural environment.  This is when Ocean Connections was asked to provide a forever home for this gentle, loving pup and we gladly accepted.  She has been part of the Ocean Connections family since 2017 and she continues to learn, grow, and thrive daily.  Moana gains confidence on a daily basis and is a wonderful ambassador for her wild counterparts.