PREVIEW

Residents at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary enjoyed an unusual Valentine’s Day treat on Wednesday (14February2024).
Local harpist Alice Wonder provided a musical entertainment session for the sea-going mammals, to keep them entertained.
Animal Care Supervisor Megan explains, “We always try to incorporate music into our enrichment programme here at the Sanctuary, this can involve playing our seals different sounds like the ocean, or recorded music to stimulate them. To have a live musician here on-site playing for the animals is a real treat!”


She went on to say that the seals even have favourite artists - with one a huge Adele fan.


Megan adds: “We have found that different animals respond differently to certain genres and artists; for example, one of our resident seals, Jinx, loves to quietly bob around when Adele is being played whereas our common seal, Jarvis, will float over, and close his eyes to Hawaiian music, so they definitely seem to enjoy the variation.”
The harp music had a relaxing effect on the seals - who enjoyed their Valentine’s Day treat!

The charity is also reminding supporters that the ‘Friends of the Sanctuary’ Locals’ Annual
Pass sale is now live, which directly raises funds for rescued pups and the wider marine
mammal care programme.
The pass, which is only on sale through February (1st – 29th), is available to anyone living
within a TR, PL or EX postcode, and is the charity’s ‘thank you’ to supporters from across the
region every year.
General Manager Jana Sirova says: “Despite the winter weather, now is actually the perfect
time to come and see what the Cornish Seal Sanctuary is all about, to meet the pups in our
hospital to see our conservation work come to life.
“Every visit or pass purchased goes directly into supporting the pups in our care, and we
couldn’t do our vital work without you.”
With the pass, guests will receive a discounted entry for unlimited visits within 12 months,
as well as 20% off the café and gift shop.