Sanctuary Blog
Welcome to our news page! Here, you'll find all the latest updates and announcements from the Cornish Seal Sanctuary.
Cornish Seal Sanctuary joins NAWT Cornwall’s hunt to find forever home for Paddy the pooch this Christmas
Thursday, 24 November 2022
A cockapoo desperately searching for his forever home has been named ‘Dog of the Week’ at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary.
Warning against seal disturbance as Cornish Seal Sanctuary celebrates first release of new season
Friday, 28 October 2022
A grey seal pup found injured and starving to death on a Cornish beach has been successfully released back into the wild, after receiving expert care at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary.
Cornish Seal Sanctuary celebrates World Habitat Day with conservation project success
Monday, 03 October 2022
Two beavers from the Cornish Seal Sanctuary have moved to a new home with the Wildwood Trust, as part of an ongoing conservation project to support beaver populations and rewilding initiatives across Britain.
Special event sees successful launch of the ‘Fund Our Future’ campaign at Cornish Seal Sanctuary
Friday, 02 September 2022
The Cornish Seal Sanctuary marked the official launch of a £1.3million fundraising campaign to futureproof the site for years to come with a special garden party on Thursday.
First pup of the season arrives at Cornish Seal Sanctuary amid ‘difficult’ summer
Thursday, 25 August 2022
Parsley the pup was rescued on Thursday, amid fears she was starving to death alone on a small beach near Portherras Cove, West Cornwall.
Headline sponsor: Cornish Lithium partners with Cornish Seal Sanctuary to support its sustainable future
Monday, 15 August 2022
Innovative minerals exploration company, Cornish Lithium, has been revealed as the headline sponsor for the launch of the Cornish Seal Sanctuary's ‘Fund Our Future’ campaign.
Penguin debuts painting in art gallery in UK first
Thursday, 07 July 2022
A Humboldt penguin living in Cornwall has had his artwork unveiled in a renowned contemporary art gallery, in what’s believed to be a UK first.
Penguin channels inner artist for Cornish Seal Sanctuary fundraising campaign
Sunday, 12 June 2022
A penguin living on the Cornish coast has been given the chance to channel his inner artist this week as part of a charity fundraising campaign to secure his home’s future for years to come.
‘Fund Our Future’: Cornish Seal Sanctuary launches £1.3million fundraising campaign for redevelopment project
Thursday, 05 May 2022
The Cornish Seal Sanctuary has officially launched a new £1.3million fundraising campaign, as part of a major redevelopment project at the charity’s site in Gweek.
First beaver leaves Cornish Seal Sanctuary in conservation project success
Thursday, 28 April 2022
A beaver from the Cornish Seal Sanctuary has moved to his new home as the charity marks its first successful release from the Secret Creek conservation project.
Sanctuary releases last pups of the season
Wednesday, 13 April 2022
A group of seal pups rescued from the Cornish coastline have been released back into the wild, after their time spent in rehabilitation at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary.