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photo - Triton, California sea lion, brown color, lots of whiskers on muzzle, saying goodbye as he heads to a new home

Louisville Zoo Says Goodbye to California sea lion “Triton”

October 15, 2020

The Louisville Zoo is saddened to say goodbye to 30-year-old California sea lion Triton who was humanely euthanized today.
“It is never easy to say goodbye to one of our animal ambassadors. Triton is certainly no exception,” said Louisville Zoo Director John Walczak. “Triton lived a good long life at Glacier Run thanks to our excellent keepers and veterinary staff. Find Out More

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Louisville Zoo Participates in Rescues

September 10, 2015

In June of 2015, The Louisville Zoo participated in the rescue of a stranded and non-releasable California sea lion and a harbor seal. Find Out More

Seal & Sea Lion: A Darling Rescue

September 3, 2015

They have large puppy-dog eyes, bristling whiskers, smoke-colored fuzz and floppy flippers. “They’re painfully cute,” says Jane Anne Franklin, Mammal Curator and Supervisor of Animal Training. What’s she referring to? Meet Riva and Spike — our new young seal and … Find Out More