Steller sea lions are rarely seen in aquaria because of their large size and pugnacious nature. Those in captivity include about 8 in the United States 12 in Canada about 4 in Denmark and about 15 in Japan.

Sea Lions in Captivity - Sea Lion Facts and Information

They can live an average of 30 years in captivity while the average life span in the wild is approximately 20 years. Many people visit locations that have Sea ...

Pinnipeds in captivity - the Seal Conservation Society!

The California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) is now the most common pinniped in captivity due to its ability to breed readily in captivity a receptivity ...

Sea Lion - Facts Diet & Habitat Information - Animal Corner

The average life span in the wild for a Sea Lion is 18 years. In captivity they live an average of 23 years. Sea Lion Conservation Status. Sea Lions are classed ...

Orcas do worst in captivity sea lions do better - WTOP News

12‏/06‏/2014 — Sea Worlds survival rates for bottlenose dolphins and California sea lions actually exceed estimates for those in the wild.

Sea Lions in UK Zoos Exploited in Circus-like Shows

There can be no justification for keeping sea lions captive in zoos not to mention training them to perform tricks for the public. These wonderful animals ...

Just Like Orcas Seals and Other Pinnipeds Are Prisoners in Marine ...

17‏/12‏/2015 — For walruses sea lions and seals held in captivity life is dull and miserable and it can damage both their physical and mental health.

California sea lion | Smithsonians National Zoo

They also have visible ear-flaps while seals only have ear holes. California sea lions may struggle with a tendency to overheat. To cool off they will rest ...

Marine mammals in captivity | The Humane Society of the United States

Although seals and sea lions may breed readily in captivity only a few species are held in numbers large enough to sustain a breeding population. Some species ...

Sea Lions | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund

Threats · EX. Extinct. No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died · EW. Extinct in the Wild. Known only to survive in cultivation in captivity or as a ...