Summer superstars

Meeting the cheeky characters that reside at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary!

This summer, the Cornish Seal Sanctuary is celebrating its wonderful residents – from seals and sea lions to penguins and beavers, these animals are the beating heart of the charity’s vital conservation work. Here for a number of reasons, including life-long illnesses that need to be managed daily, each resident has their own story about how they ended up finding a place with the Cornish Seal Sanctuary.

Today, the animal care team works tirelessly to ensure these animals remain happy and healthy, and now they can also help tell the story of the work happening behind the scenes.

So, this summer, meet some of those special characters and discover more about the vital marine conservation work happening on our doorstep!

Ray came to the Sanctuary at around three-weeks-old in 2001, completely malnourished and thought to have suffered a head injury – which may be why he behaves very differently to other seals now. He’s also totally blind! Today, Ray is friendly and playful, and even has his own Facebook page.

Aayla was rescued in Norfolk in January 2017, malnourished and with an injury to her right flipper. The injury led to a small amputation to prevent infection and she still receives care for this at her now-permanent home at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary.

Pumpkin was rescued from Guernsey in 2011, with a persistent urine infection that later revealed kidney stones. Now, it’s believed Pumpkin is one of the only seals in captivity in the world to have them! Due to his condition, Pumpkin needs life-long medication and remains under the care of the Cornish Seal Sanctuary.

By visiting animals like Ray, Aayla and Pumpkin at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary, you can help the charity provide a forever home for marine animals in need for years to come. The Sanctuary also runs a successful rescue, rehabilitation and release programme for wild grey seal pups through the winter months. Those who can’t be released back to the wild are offered a home for life with the Sanctuary’s fellow residents.

CORNISH SEAL SANCTUARY

Gweek, nr Helston TR12 6UG
01326 221361
seals@sealifetrust.com
www.sealsanctuary.sealifetrust.com