The El Paso Zoo Mourns The Loss Of Sunny, The Beloved California Sea Lion! [Video]

Thanks for the wonderful memories…

On Monday the El Paso Zoo announced the death of Sunny, the iconic California Sea Lion that was a resident at the Zoo for the past 26 years.

Sunny had been feeling under the weather and was pulled from the exhibit while monitors kept a closer eye on him, but unfortunately did not make it due to his age related medical issues.

Sunny was a remarkable Sea Lion who was actually born at the El Paso Zoo back in 1986 and became an ambassador of conservation, teaching visitors about recycling.

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The Sea lion exhibit will remain open were guests will continue to see Sushi, the zoo's 14-year-old sea lion, during daily presentations at 10:50 a.m. and 2:50 p.m.

Find out more about the El Paso Zoo here.