ABC7 News as at Dock K as school kids took the first of the special walking tours to see the sea lions.
What sound does a sea lion make? pic.twitter.com/F15MZTLRMF
— PIER 39 (@PIER39) January 15, 2016
It's to commemorate the 26th anniversary of when the sea lions arrived at the pier. They haven't left since.
They're now a top attraction at Pier 39, but also an important part of the San Francisco Bay's ecosystem.
#SF's @PIER39 is celebrating its famous #sealions this weekend: https://t.co/CsnNXVHU8A @SeaLionCenter https://t.co/mPHZyLFPi5
— ABC7 News (@abc7newsBayArea) January 16, 2016
"They're also a huge part of the bay," said Robyn Grahn with Aquarium of the Bay. "They are the top predators in the bay area itself. They help manage the food web."
The celebration at Pier 39 continues through Monday with walking tours, freebies, and special presentations at the Sea Lion Center.
Click here for details on the anniversary festivities and click here to watch a livestream of the sea lions at Pier 39.
It's a beautiful day to celebrate the sea lions! https://t.co/QXhiYTJvY2 pic.twitter.com/9AaBerXBHU
— Sea Lion Center (@SeaLionCenter) January 15, 2016
Celebrating the 26th anniversary of the sea lions at PIER 39! 📷: @instagramdetroit #seali… https://t.co/jMTszrxnDU pic.twitter.com/unChs6TebF
— PIER 39 (@PIER39) January 15, 2016
First sea lion sighting during the 26th anniversary of the sea lions' arrival to @PIER39! pic.twitter.com/vX1sGettul
— Sea Lion Center (@SeaLionCenter) January 15, 2016
Happy 26th anniversary to the #sealions at PIER 39! Join us for free tours, refreshments & discounts. 1/15-18 https://t.co/FPMOLPkqiB
— PIER 39 (@PIER39) January 15, 2016
