Sea Lion Caves - since 1880
Sea lions gather in this natural amphitheater, usually during fall and winter. Care is taken not to disturb the natural habitat of the wild animals that dwell here.
The sea lions that live at Sea Lion Caves is called the Northern, or more commonly the Steller Sea Lion. They derived their name from George Wilhelm Steller, a naturalist who was the first qualified observer to study and classify these sea lions.
The Steller Sea Lion is known as an eared seal. In other words, they have an external ear unlike other seals. They also are unique because they have hind feet (flippers) that point forward instead of backward.
The males can reach up to nearly a ton in weight. During the spring and summer breeding season they linger on the rock ledges just outside the cave entrance. This too is where the females give birth. Visit Website
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