The Saint Louis Zoo's popular Sea Lion Show has a new look and a new life, thanks to a recent gift of $500,000 from National City. The National City Sea Lion Arena has been transformed into a colorful San Francisco Bay fishing village, complete with a charming clapboard backdrop and a wharf of rope-bound piers. Vintage fishing nets, life preservers, kerosene lanterns, oars, skiff, and colorful floats of glass, cork and wood are part of the scene.
Visitors arrive at a new arena entrance, with shady arbor, landscaping, gift kiosk, banners and signage.
On with the Show
Sea lion superstars Roby, Bennie and R.J., Elaine and Rosie, show off their natural abilities with front flipper walks, balancing acts, hurdle jumps in the water, Frisbee throws and lots of splashing! They also pass along an important conservation message when they recycle objects that may clutter up our oceans.
Each sea lion has its own personality and special skills. Besides some amazing feats, there are some close-up moments and a lot of fun.
Show Schedule
September 12-October 25, 2009: Saturdays and Sundays only
Show times:
- 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Admission
Admission is $3.00. Children under two are free.
Location
The Arena is located on the east end of the Zoo between the Primate House and Big Cat Country in Historic Hill.
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