Owen Sea Lion Shores

OMAHA’S HENRY DOORLY ZOO & AQUARIUM | OMAHA, NEBRASKA | USA

Sea Lions and Seascapes of the Pacific Northwest Coast

Owen Sea Lion Shores provides a beautifully immersive Pacific Northwest Coast experience, enjoyed by both guests and the resident sea lions. State-of-the-art features support optimal animal welfare while a giant sea arch, towering cliffs, dense evergreen forest, a sandy beach play area and expansive viewing opportunities transport guests to the sea lions’ world.

Project Features at a Glance

A 275-thousand-gallon saltwater pool with an underwater kelp forest and sandy beach areas
Seasonally modified pool water temperatures to keep the sea lions comfortable throughout the year
Wave chambers with programmed variations in water current cycles (both wave size and strength)
Multiple sunning sites on sandy beaches or rocks and shaded areas exceeding animal care minimums
Training areas, dive rocks, swim-around island, a pupping beach and pup pool introduction area
Sheltered amphitheater, sheltered outdoor viewing, and 40-foot-long underwater viewing window within a rocky cave
A giant sea arch, a sandy beach play area, a waterfall, and highly detailed rockwork with starfish and barnacles