NEWS FROM THE ALASKA SEALIFE CENTER AND THE ALASKA ZOO

Chloe the Harbor Seal Now a Mom; Caregivers Monitor First Marine Mammal Birth at the Alaska SeaLife Center
Twelve-year-old Chloe, a harbor seal from the Alaska Zoo that is currently housed at the Alaska SeaLife Center, gave birth on Saturday June 23, 2007 at 5:18 a.m. Chloe’s pup weighed in at 30.4 pounds and measured 28.5 inches in length. Both mom and pup are doing well.

Photo courtesy of Dr. Carrie Goertz, Associate Veterinarian Alaska SeaLife Center