Happy birthday, Schuster! At 12 years old, Schu is the oldest (and perhaps wisest) of our sea otters. His caretakers say he’s quick to learn new behaviors, and is always a joy to work with.
Schuster was found stranded on a California beach in October 2011 with a large wound on his side, suggesting he was bitten by a shark. He was taken to Monterey Bay Aquarium for treatment; orphaned and just 10 weeks old, he was declared non-releasable. Schuster came to his forever-home at OCAq in May 2012, where he was named after Steve Schuster, the pilot who donated his time and aircraft to transport him from California. Since then, Schuster has eaten countless clams and charmed countless fans.
Tune in to Schuster and the rest of the sea otter trio via the Aquarium’s live otter cam! Schu is the largest of our otters, identified by his wide face, blonde head, and brown muzzle.
