National Seal Sanctuary Gweek
From Microcosm Aquarium Explorer
[edit] Fifty Years of Experience
Seals are king at this seaside sanctuary in Cornwall. Since 1958, when a seal pup washed up on the beach, Ken Jones and his wife have been rescuing and rehabilitating the animals, as well as oiled birds they find. Today the sanctuary is a multi-pool affair with a full seal hospital.
[edit] Success Rates
Most of the seals that pass through Gweek get well enough to be released back into the wild. In 2007, the Sanctuary released 40 seals. Those who are not released stay at the sanctuary, where visitors can enjoy them. The sanctuary is home to Fur, Grey, Common, and Californian Seals, as well as Patagonian Sea Lions. (They occasionally rehabilitate turtles and dolphins.)
[edit] Take One With You!
The Sanctuary maintains its operation through adoptions by visitors who sponsor seals on their road to recovery. It’s not necessary to visit the Sanctuary to adopt a seal: visit the Web site for a printable adoption form.
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Organization type: Public Aquaria
National Seal Sanctuary Gweek
Gweek, near Helston
Cornwall, TR12 6UG
England
Europe
01326 221361
http://www.sealsanctuary.co.uk/corn1.html
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| City | Cornwall + |
| Continent | Europe + |
| Country | England + |
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| Organization name | National Seal Sanctuary Gweek + |
| Organization type | Public Aquaria + |
| Phone | 01326 221361 + |
| Postal code | TR12 6UG + |
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| Street address | Gweek, near Helston + |
| URL | http://www.sealsanctuary.co.uk/corn1.html + |