The Smithsonian’s National Zoo debuted two new popular additions to its Beaver Valley section on Wednesday, May, 3– Calli and Summer, two 10-month-old Californian sea lions. Keeper Laura Mathieson (left) and Biologist Linda Moore (right) watch the two female pups as they explore their new large exhibit for the first time. The young sea lions were met with applause and cheers from Zoo visitors waiting for the pups to come out. Calli and Summer will share the exhibit with the National Zoo’s 29-year-old California sea lion, Maureen.
Photo credit: Jessie Cohen, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
May 3, 2006
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo debuted two new popular additions to its Beaver Valley section on Wednesday, May, 3– Calli and Summer, two 10-month-old Californian sea lions. Biologist Linda Moore (left) and Keeper Laura Mathieson (right) target train the two female pups, having them touch their nose to the end of a pole for a fish reward. This is the initial step in their training that will help keepers manage the two feisty sea lions as they grow. The young sea lions were met with applause and cheers from Zoo visitors waiting for the pups to come out. Calli and Summer will share the exhibit with the National Zoo’s 29-year-old California sea lion, Maureen.
Photo credit: Jessie Cohen, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
May 3, 2006
Summer (left) and Calli (right) are the two newest additions to the Beaver Valley section of Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington D.C. The two 10-month-old Californian sea lions made their public debut Wednesday, May 3 to the applause and cheers of Zoo visitors waiting for the pups to come out. Calli and Summer will share the exhibit with the National Zoo’s 29-year-old California sea lion, Maureen.
Photo credit: Jessie Cohen, Smithsonian’s National Zoo
May 3, 2006
