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Sponsor a Sea Lion

California sea lions Flynn, Hudson, JoJo, Clyde, and Theo, have made a big splash with guests since arriving at the Minnesota Zoo! Native to the shallow waters of the eastern North Pacific Ocean, this species is known for its playfulness, intelligence, and loud vocalizations that sound similar to barking dogs.

You can support animals like sea lions with an animal sponsorship from the Minnesota Zoo Foundation. From groundbreaking conservation work to extraordinary animal care, your animal sponsorship helps the Minnesota Zoo Foundation advance the Zoo’s initiatives, making a difference for wildlife locally and around the world.

$75 Package

Sponsor a sea lion and enjoy a personalized animal sponsorship certificate, PLUS a year’s worth of exclusive updates about your animal — four in total!

Connect with Flynn, Hudson, Theo, Clyde, and JoJo through quarterly mailed updates, including behind-the-scenes looks at everything from training updates to the group's favorite foods and enrichment activities.

$75 Package

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The Minnesota Zoo Foundation is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization, and your donation is tax deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. Please keep your receipt as your official record. We'll email it to you upon successful completion of your donation.

$100 Package

Enjoy a personalized animal sponsorship certificate, a year of exclusive animal updates, plus your choice of ONE of the following add-ons:

• Sea lion plush
• Sea lion facts book

$100 Package

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The Minnesota Zoo Foundation is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization, and your donation is tax deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. Please keep your receipt as your official record. We'll email it to you upon successful completion of your donation.

$125 Package

Delight in a personalized animal sponsorship certificate, a year of exclusive animal updates, plus two add-ons, including:

• Sea lion plush
• Sea lion facts book

$125 Package

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The Minnesota Zoo Foundation is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization, and your donation is tax deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. Please keep your receipt as your official record. We'll email it to you upon successful completion of your donation.

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