Fascinating Facts about Seals at the Georgia Aquarium
The Georgia Aquarium has a vibrant and thriving community of seals. From playful pups to majestic adults, these amazing animals can be seen swimming in the aquarium’s tanks and entertaining guests with their comical antics. Here are some fascinating facts about the seals at this incredible facility.
• The harbour seal is one of the most common species of seal found at the aquarium, and they are known for being curious creatures that tend to investigate their surroundings.
• Seals have incredibly sensitive hearing, which is why they have evolved to vocalize underwater rather than above it.
• Harp seals and hooded seals have large fur patches around their eyes, making them look like they’re wearing sunglasses!
• Seals use whiskers on their muzzle to sense vibrations in the water, which helps them detect potential prey or predators.
• Seals can stay underwater for up to 30 minutes on a single dive before needing to surface for oxygen.
• While some species of seal give birth in open water, others will find land so that their young can develop in relative safety until they reach a certain size.
Visitors to the Georgia Aquarium can get an up-close view of these fascinating creatures by visiting their exhibit or participating in hands-on activities such as Meet a Trainer sessions or trainers’ choice events where they get to meet a seal pup while learning more about husbandry and care techniques used by trainers. There are even opportunities to purchase special souvenirs like adoption certificates and name tags as mementos of your experience!
