The California sea lions at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium are taught several techniques to include waving, flipping, jumping, diving and vocal lessons to assist in their care. Did you know? California sea lion males can weigh approximately 800 pounds and can grow up to 8 feet in length, while California sea lion females can weigh up to 240 pounds and grow up to 6 feet in length. Want an up-close and personal experience with the California sea lions at Adventure Cove? Book a Behind the Marina Sea

Last week, the SeaWorld San Diego rescue team received a call from a boater in San Diego Bay near Point Loma that reported a sea lion on a buoy with his had stuck inside a welded piece of metal, a rare position for a sea lion to be in. In response to the call, the SeaWorld Rescue Team requested the Port of San Diego Harbor Police Department (HPD) to confirm the animal’s location and the condition of the animal. Once HPD confirmed the animal’s location, they picked up and transported three SeaWor