PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium celebrated the birth of a new sea lion pup.
Zoo officials said Kelilah gave birth to a pup on June 10, which has since been named “Smiley” in partnership with Eat’n Park.
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“We like to make people smile, and sea lions are pretty good at that, too! ‘Smiley’ seemed like the perfect name to share with the new pup,” said Kevin O’Connell, Eat’n Park’s chief marketing officer.
A veterinary team and animal care specialists will soon exam, weigh and determine Smiley’s gender.
According to officials, visitors will be able to see Smiley on exhibit at the zoo starting now.
Officials said at birth they are well-developed and can move, scratch, and groom themselves. Swimming will occur when the pup is a couple of weeks old.
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