The marine mammal “explored the area” during her impromptu swimming excursion — but didn’t leave the facility’s grounds, officials said.
Wildlife Conservation Society’s executive vice president, Jim Breheny, said in a statement that the sea lion “was able to swim out of her pool due to flooding of the plaza caused by severe rains in New York City today”.
“Zoo staff monitored the sea lion as she explored the area before returning to the familiar surroundings of the pool and the company of the other two sea lions,” he continued.Central Park has flooded. Seals moving out
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