Learn more about pinnipeds, including where they live, what they eat, and how we can help continue the conservation of these incredible animals.
Pinnipeds
All About Pinnipeds
Pinnipeds are a diverse group of carnivorous, flipper-footed mammals that live in aquatic environments. The order Pinnipedia is comprised of walruses, seals, and sea lions. Did you know that the largest pinniped is the elephant seal? While walrus adult males can grow to be more than 2 tons (as much as a car), male elephant seals can weigh over 3 tons (even larger than a polar bear!).
Pinniped Resources
Animal InfoBooks: California Sea Lion
Meet the California sea lion and learn all about this social and lively pinniped species.
Animal InfoBooks: Harbor Seal
Meet the harbor seal and learn all about this spotted and shy pinniped species.
Animal InfoBooks: Walrus
Meet the walrus and find out all the facts about those famous tusks and more!
Animal Bytes
Check out these one-page fact sheets about these incredible pinnipeds.
Animal Sounds
Pinnipeds make many different sounds to navigate, communicate, and hunt. Check out these sounds, plus more on SeaWorld.org.
California Sea Lion
Harbor Seal
Harbor Seal Pup
Activities
Schooling at home? Keep your students engaged with these pinniped-themed classroom activities.
Kindergarten - 4th Grade
Seals and Sea Lions Venn Diagram
5th Grade - 8th Grade
9th Grade - 12th Grade