Sanctuary News

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

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.

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Warning against seal disturbance as Cornish Seal Sanctuary celebrates first release of new season

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.

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Cornish Seal Sanctuary celebrates World Habitat Day with conservation project success

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.

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Special event sees successful launch of the ‘Fund Our Future’ campaign at Cornish Seal Sanctuary

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.

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First pup of the season arrives at Cornish Seal Sanctuary amid ‘difficult’ summer

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.

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Headline sponsor: Cornish Lithium partners with Cornish Seal Sanctuary to support its sustainable future

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.

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Penguin debuts painting in art gallery in UK first

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.

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Penguin channels inner artist for Cornish Seal Sanctuary fundraising campaign

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.

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‘Fund Our Future’: Cornish Seal Sanctuary launches £1.3million fundraising campaign for redevelopment project

‘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.

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First beaver leaves Cornish Seal Sanctuary in conservation project success

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.

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