Dublin Zoo announces birth of sea lion pups
Dublin Zoo has announced the arrival of three sea lion pups all within a week.
The first to give birth was Cassie, who welcomed a female pup during the early hours of Friday June 7th.
Three days later, Sienna also gave birth to a healthy female pup on the 10th of June.
Florence, affectionately known as Flo, was next to give birth and welcomed a male pup on the 13th of June.
Team Leader Ciaran McMahon says, “All three sea lion pups and mothers are doing extremely well and settling into Sea Lion Cove, watched over by proud father Niko.
"Cassie’s pup is already swimming, and the two other pups are expected to start swimming within the next few days.
"The three new additions bring the sea lion colony up to nine.”
Sea lions give birth during the month of June every year
