Award-Winning Exhibit Tour | Sea Lion Sound at St. Louis Zoo

✅Though nestled in America's heartland, the St. Louis Zoo boasts a stunning open-air "bay" visible from above—the Sea Lion Sound exhibit. 🧺This irregularly shaped, elongated "bay" features rocky outcrops and lush landscaping, meticulously recreating the Pacific Northwest coastal environment. ⚗️ Behind the scenes, a dedicated cooling system chills the massive artificial seawater pool to ensure the animals' comfort. 🌳Visitors can observe sea lions and seals from above the water or peer through a giant viewing window to admire their graceful, swift underwater movements. 🌊 For an even more immersive experience, step into the underwater tunnel and "swim" alongside them—a pioneering feature for pinniped exhibits in North American zoos. 🏖 The exhibit also includes a behavioral demonstration area, children's activity zone, and picnic spots, all compactly designed to prioritize animal welfare while enhancing guest engagement. 🎨In 2013, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) awarded Sea Lion Sound its sole Significant Achievement Award for zoo exhibits that year. #SeaLion #Seal #StLouisZoo #TravelAttraction