Overview
- SeaWorld says it has surpassed 43,000 total rescues, with the latest case an orphaned California sea lion pup now under care in San Diego.
- The pup was found on the back steps of a Carlsbad beach house, arrived dehydrated and underweight, and is receiving fluids, formula and round‑the‑clock care.
- Rescue teams operate 24 hours a day all year from Orlando, San Diego and San Antonio, responding to stranded or injured marine animals and birds.
- In early 2026, teams rehabilitated 21 manatees in Florida and rescued more than 40 pinnipeds and nearly 150 birds in San Diego.
- SeaWorld aims to rehabilitate and release every animal, while wildlife‑deemed non‑releasable cases remain in permanent care for on‑site education.