Marine Mammal Care Los Angeles | marinemammalcare

🚨 California sea lion pup Gatsby was rescued from a bait barge at Redondo Harbor on January 17, 2025. Gatsby was emaciated at the time of his rescue. During his intake exam, our veterinary team noted that he had some small lesions on his back flippers.

💝 Valentine's Day is already TWO WEEKS away! Are you ready? Every one of our limited-edition Valentine's Day Adopt a Pup makes waves! 🌊 💙 Celebrate your love for marine animals at marinemammalcare.org/adopt!

😍 Ivy was rescued on 12/22 from Charlie’s Beach. Ivy was malnourished and too young to be on her own, and she needed nutritious meals and a safe place to grow stronger. After a month in care, Ivy is eating well and has started gaining weight as well. marinemammalcare.org/visit-us!

👀 Definition of "Eyes on the Prize" 🦭➡️🌊🏠️ 📸 @williamswildlifephotography

🌊❤️ Now announcing: a gift your Valentine will sea-riously love! Symbolically adopt a sea lion pup through our limited-edition Valentine's Day Adopt a Pup program. 💝 Your gift includes a fact sheet, an adoption certificate, and the cutest plushie ever. marinemammalcare.org/adopt

❤️ An elephant seal release video can cure any case of the blues! You should feel proud knowing that your support saves the lives of marine mammals in need. Thank you for being an ocean hero!

❤️ Want to get more involved in our community in 2025? Check out our open volunteer opportunities like our seasonal animal care and education roles at marinemammalcare.org/join-our-team/!

🚑 Please share! Give wildlife at least 50 feet of space and call us at 1-800-39-WHALE to report an injured or ill marine mammal.

🤩 Jubilee and our adorable sea lion pup patients are ready to meet you! Come visit us this weekend for a fun and educational wildlife experience for all ages. Make a free reservation at marinemammalcare.org/visit-us!

🧡 We can all use a little more hope and joy in our lives. These sea lions received a second chance at life because of supporters like you - THANK YOU!

Join us this Sunday for Family Science Sunday where you'll enjoy hands-on activities! You will learn about the biology and anatomy of herring, the primary food our patients eat while at our hospital. This event is free & spots go quickly! marinemammalcare.org/events/january…

We hope this patient story brings you a small dose of hope and joy. Please meet our first patient of 2025: Jubilee. Although he was skinny and weak when he arrived at our hospital, he has maintained a feisty attitude and recently started eating fish! marinemammalcare.org/visit-us

💙 UPDATE on the Los Angeles Fires: Thank you for checking in on our team and patients. We have temporarily closed our San Pedro Center and Burton Chace Marina Del Rey booth to public visitation through Sunday.

❤️ Our hearts are with our Los Angeles community during these fires. We extend our deepest gratitude to the brave first responders working tirelessly to protect the lives of residents and animals. Please stay safe. 📸 @katejohnsphotography

🚑 Watch as we rescue a malnourished sea lion pup in Manhattan Beach! We are trained wildlife professionals. Please do not attempt this on your own. Give wildlife at least 50 feet of space and call us at 1-800-39-WHALE to report an injured or ill marine mammal.

🐛 BOIIINNGGGG - this harbor seal was ready to bounce back to his ocean home! Thanks for giving our adorable patients a second chance at life. 📸 @williamswildlifephotography

🥰 Isn't release day the best day? We are so grateful for your holiday gifts this season - because of you, these patients got to return HOME! 📸 @williamswildlifephotography

😍 This adorable elephant seal patient photo is all you need today!

💦 Splashing into 2025 like... Thank you for your generous donations to help us meet our holiday match! We are so grateful for your support! 📸 @williamswildlifephotography

🤣 Caption contest! Drop your favorite caption below: "2025 ALREADY?!"