SeaWorld San Diego recently rescued a young California sea lion with a severe wound on her flipper. Following X-rays, park veterinarians found out that she had actually been shot and a bullet fragment was lodged in her shoulder blade.

SeaWorld San Diego recently took in a rescued California sea otter pup that was found stranded a few months ago on a beach about five hours north of the marine-life park. The female pup was somehow separated from her mother and was suffering from a viral infection. Staff at the Monterey Bay Aquarium rescued her, stabilized her and then sent her to us for further care and a long-term home.

American alligators are featured at SeaWorld San Diego's Animal Connections.