THE ZOO

The Zoo - Sea Lion Image Name: The Zoo - Sea Lion Description: Press Release NO REPRO FEE 29/5/2012 Dublin Zoo is celebrating the birth of a male Californian sea lion pup born who was born early last Tuesday morning (22nd May). The pup, born to mum Seanna, weighs approximately 3kgs. Team leader Eddie O’Brien, said, “We are absolutely thrilled with the birth of this pup and I’m delighted to say that both Mum and pup are doing very well. Sea lion’s milk is so rich in nutrients and fat that our new arrival will grow very quickly.” ©Patrick Bolger The ‘Sealion Splash’ happens at 2.15pm every day so this is a good time for visitors to go along and see the pup splashing about with his family. Dublin Zoo is open seven days a week from 9.30am to 6pm. For further information on Dublin Zoo visit www.facebook.com/dublinzoo, www.dublinzoo.ie
The Zoo - Evindi Image Name: The Zoo - Evindi
The Zoo - Lioness Image Name: The Zoo - Lioness
The Zoo - Lioness Image Name: The Zoo - Lioness

Broadcast Details: Thursday 11th April, 7.00pm

DJ, the California sea lion pup, get his first swimming lesson; and decisions need to be made about the future of the young male gorillas Alfie and Evindi.

Series 4, Episode 3

DJ, the California sea lion pup, has been receiving loads of loving care from his mother Sienna. He still hasn’t had his first swim in the pool and his mother is anxious to help him learn.

Dublin Zoo has had a long and illustrious history of breeding and taking care of African lions, but with now only one remains, Sheila the lioness. Now in her old age, her health has been poor lately and the keepers are forced to make some difficult decisions about her welfare.

Alfie and Evindi are playful young males in the gorilla troop at Dublin Zoo but as they get older problems in their relationships with dominant male Harry are becoming apparent. The keepers must decide if they should join a bachelor group of young male gorillas in the UK.

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