A brand new sea lion enclosure has opened today at Dublin Zoo.
The new saltwater area has been developed especially for its four resident sealions, three females and a male.
See the Sea lions right up close @DublinZoo. Brand new enclosure just open today, coming up @TodayFMNews pic.twitter.com/M5cS3MBxXN
— Helen Vaughan (@HelenVaughan24) June 9, 2015
The Hynes family from Roscommon are delighted with the new addition to the zoo.
Their keepers are hoping to expand the family to seven or eight sealions within the next few years.
The President, Michael D Higgins officially opened the enclosure today.
Visiting the Sea Lion Cove In @DublinZoo for @todayfmofficial. @HelenVaughan24 will have info on @TodayFMNews at 1. pic.twitter.com/ThD1eRskkk
— Teresanne O'Reilly (@TforTeresanne) June 9, 2015