Welsh Mountain Zoo's last sea lion Monty set for November move
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 16:03 · Archive
Monty, the last remaining sea lion at Welsh Mountain Zoo, will move to Colchester Zoo in November after recovering from a routine veterinary procedure.
Monty is the final sea lion at Welsh Mountain Zoo in Colwyn Bay to relocate to Colchester Zoo, expected in November. His companions Sophia and her four-year-old daughter Cali have already moved. The zoo's chief executive Chris Mitchell said Monty underwent a pre-planned routine veterinary procedure and is recovering well, with the move to follow once vets approve travel.
The relocation is part of the zoo's long-term welfare plans. Following a review of their accommodation, the zoo determined that the sea lions' future needs would be best supported in a larger and more suitable habitat at Colchester. The marine mammals have been a prominent feature at the Welsh site for nearly 60 years, with the first sea lions arriving in 1967.
Before Sophia and Cali departed, the sea lions performed their final demonstration at the Colwyn Bay site on 6 September. Once Monty joins them at Colchester, the sea lion enclosure will be redeveloped over the winter to create new accommodation for the zoo's Humboldt Penguins.
How it is being reported
- Update on Welsh Mountain Zoo’s last remaining sea lion MontySophia and Cali were transferred first while Monty underwent a pre-planned routine veterinary procedure. He is now recovering.North Wales Chronicle · 21 Oct, 15:27
- Update on Welsh Mountain Zoo’s last remaining sea lion MontySophia and Cali were transferred first while Monty underwent a pre-planned routine veterinary procedure. He is now recovering.North Wales Pioneer · 21 Oct, 15:27
In this story: Monty · Sophia · Cali · Welsh Mountain Zoo · Colchester Zoo · Colwyn Bay
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