In 1975, Skinny was just a pup when she was found stranded on a beach in Washington, orphaned, dehydrated, and starving. After receiving immediate care she was deemed non-releasable, and found a temporary home at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington.
She came to her permanent home at the Oregon Coast Aquarium just before its grand opening in 1992, and has been a fan favorite ever since.
This year, Skinny turns 50 years old, making her the oldest living Pacific harbor seal in the world!
Join us on June 3 to celebrate Skinny’s 50th birthday! We’ll be hosting harbor seal themed fun throughout the day. See below for the schedule of the day’s events:
Join us at 11:00am to sing happy birthday to Skinny as she gets a celebratory treat!
Or join us for one of our afternoon enrichment sessions, including a pinniped painting raffle.
The Aquarium recently launched a sponsorship opportunity for Skinny’s birthday, which closed on June 1. Thank you, sponsors! We sent out a birthday highlights video featuring your names–be sure to check your inbox! The video is also viewable on Youtube.
Skinny, like the rest of the Aquarium’s animals, gets daily enrichment to support her health and wellness! Enrichment items and activities keep her mind sharp and body strong. Check out our enrichment wishlist and purchase a gift for Skinny or another Aquarium animal!
Symbolically adopt an Aquarium animal! Adoption options include the Pacific harbor seal (like Skinny!) and other Aquarium animals.
Since opening in 1992, the Oregon Coast Aquarium has been a premier attraction on Oregon’s central coast and an enduring advocate for the health of our ocean. For over three decades this 501(c)3 non-profit organization has supported marine wildlife and fostered environmental stewardship through its education programs, community partnerships, and rehabilitation efforts. Accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, the Oregon Coast Aquarium is consistently ranked as one of the top 10 aquariums in the U.S., providing visitors with opportunities to connect with 15,000 animals spanning 300 different species. The Oregon Coast Aquarium is located at 2820 S.E. Ferry Slip Rd., Newport, OR. Learn more about the Oregon Coast Aquarium and its vital work at aquarium.org, 541-867-3474. Follow us on Facebook or Twitter for the latest updates.
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