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Marine Mammal Center

Marine Mammal Center is a zoo, aquarium & wildlife conservation in Sausalito, California. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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About this museum

What is Marine Mammal Center?

The Marine Mammal Center (TMMC) is a private, non-profit U.S. organization that was established in 1975 for the purpose of rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing marine mammals who are injured, sick or abandoned. It was founded in Sausalito, California, by Lloyd Smalley, Pat Arrigoni and Paul Maxwell. Since 1975, TMMC has rescued over 28,000 marine mammals. It also serves as a center for environmental research and education regarding marine mammals, namely cetaceans, pinnipeds, otters and sirenians. Marine mammal abandonment refers to maternal separation; pups that have been separated from their mother before weaning. At the center, they receive specialized veterinary care: they are diagnosed, treated, rehabilitated and ideally, released back into the wild. Animals in need of assistance are usually identified by a member of the public who has contacted the center. These animals represent the following major species: California sea lions, northern elephant seals, Pacific harbor seals, northern fur seals, Guadalupe fur seals, Hawaiian monk seals, and southern sea otters. On a few occasions, TMMC has taken in Steller sea lions and bottlenose/Pacific white-sided dolphins. The only non-mammals that TMMC takes in are sea turtles.

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The record

Museum details

Name
Marine Mammal Center
Type
Zoo, Aquarium & Wildlife Conservation
City
Sausalito
State
California
Website
http://www.marinemammalcenter.org
IMLS Museum ID
8400601553
Coordinates
37.86264, -122.49982
What kind of museum is Marine Mammal Center?

Marine Mammal Center is classified as a zoo, aquarium & wildlife conservation in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more zoo, aquarium & wildlife conservations →

Where is Marine Mammal Center located?

Marine Mammal Center is located in Sausalito, California at approximately 37.86264, -122.49982. See the map above.

Does Marine Mammal Center have a website?

Yes — the IMLS record lists http://www.marinemammalcenter.org. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.

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