Brisa, a Californian sea lion, has successfully given birth to a new calf, a male weighing 9 kilos, making 26 births of this species in the park.
Loro Parque is once again in luck after the recent birth of a Californian sea lion cub. It is a male weighing 9 kilos that was conceived by Brisa, one of the seven females that live in the Animal Embassy. The birth took place normally in a facility specially adapted for these events.
With this new incorporation, the zoo has now had 26 births of this species since it received the first specimen in 1987, consolidating its position as an international reference in breeding.
The president of Loro Parque, Wolfgang Kiessling, highlighted the quality of the care received by Brisa, assuring that “she is proving to be an exemplary mother, providing all the necessary care to her little one”.
Currently, the veterinary and care team is closely monitoring the development of the new member of the big Loro Parque family. During the first months, the baby will be fed exclusively on mother’s milk, rich in nutrients and essential fats for its growth and to waterproof its fur. From the age of six months, it will begin to supplement its diet with fish.
Javier Almunia, director of Loro Parque Fundación, highlighted that “every birth is excellent news that reflects our commitment to conservation and animal welfare. This new specimen reinforces our educational and scientific work, allowing us to raise public awareness of the importance of knowing sea lions better and being able to help them in cases of need in their ecosystems”.
This birth adds to the recent ‘baby boom’ that Loro Parque is experiencing, a clear indicator of the success of the reproduction and animal welfare work that is carried out daily in its facilities. Highlights include the recent birth of Teno, Morgan’s orca calf, as well as the arrival of offspring of multiple species of parrots, lemurs, sloths and golden lion tamarins.
Loro Parque is internationally recognised for its outstanding role in animal conservation and welfare, having received numerous awards and recognitions such as TripAdvisor’s “Travellers’ Choice Award” for the best zoo in the world on multiple occasions and the prestigious “Humane Certified” certification from the American Humane Association, which certifies its high standards in animal care and protection.
Although the Californian sea lion is not currently in danger of extinction, this species faces significant threats such as overfishing, the transformation of the coasts where it lives and global warming. In this context, Loro Parque’s animals play a key role as ambassadors, educating the public about the urgent need to protect this and other marine species. Furthermore, the successful reproduction of these animals under human care is a clear sign of their well-being and the park’s commitment to their conservation.
