Sanctuary News
Welcome to our news page! Here, you'll find all the latest updates and announcements from the Cornish Seal Sanctuary.
Much Ado about Puffin!
Monday, 15 April 2024
We are thrilled to welcome ten beautiful pint-sized Icelandic rescue puffins into our family here at the Sanctuary! Visit us and enjoy watching these mesmerising birds as they dive around exploring their new home on ‘Puffin Island
A tribute to Ray
Friday, 22 March 2024
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our dearest Ray.
International Women's Day
Friday, 08 March 2024
This International Women's Day, we chat to our amazing Head of Sanctuaries Jana about her passion for animal welfare and her biggest inspiration.
Cornish Seal Sanctuary issues seal pup warning amid wild winter storms
Friday, 02 February 2024
Blustery storm conditions have sparked a warning from the Cornish Seal Sanctuary about young pups struggling along our coastlines.
Sanctuary welcomes baby beavers for first time in two years
Tuesday, 09 January 2024
The Cornish Seal Sanctuary is starting 2024 with three new additions as it welcomes a family of young Eurasian beavers to Secret Creek for the first time in two years.
Sanctuary celebrates first pup release of new season with ‘Judi Dench’
Tuesday, 21 November 2023
A grey seal pup named Judi Dench has returned to the wild after she was found injured and dehydrated this autumn.
Pup named ‘Judi Dench’ arrives at Cornish Seal Sanctuary in time to meet her legendary namesake
Monday, 02 October 2023
First seal pups arrive at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary as new season kicks off
Wednesday, 23 August 2023
The Cornish Seal Sanctuary has seen an early start to the rescue season with the arrival of two pups, including a common seal – the first to arrive at the charity since 2019.
Confused Cornish seals give up on wash-out summer and start prepping for winter
Wednesday, 09 August 2023
Resident seals at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary have decided summer 2023 is a wash-out – and are now getting their coats ready for the colder months.
Cornish seal swims free after rescue from life-threatening frisbee entanglement
Wednesday, 05 July 2023
Rescuers have saved the life of a grey seal on the Cornish coastline after it was found with a ring-style frisbee stuck around its neck.
