Elephant Seals - California State Parks
Elephant Seals at Año Nuevo State Park. Perhaps the most compelling attraction for human visitors to Año Nuevo State Reserve is the large colony of northern elephant seals that assembles here each winter. Their name is reflective of their large …
Año Nuevo State Park - California State Parks
Nov 17, 2024 · Experience the Elephant Seals Year-Round . One of the largest mainland breeding colonies in the world for the northern elephant seal is at Año Nuevo State Park. A Natural Preserve has been established to protect the elephant seals along with many other animals such as otters, California sea lions, coyotes, cormorants, terns and more.
Viewing the Elephant Seals - California State Parks
Explore Año Nuevo with a Docent DECEMBER 15-MARCH 31. The park offers guided walks lead by volunteer docent naturalist to see the northern elephant seals in their natural habitat inside the Año Nuevo Coast Natural Preserve.
Seal Viewing Seasons - California State Parks
To view the elephant seals during this season, you must be on a guided walk. Elephant seal viewing requires a 3-4 mile moderate hike over varied terrain, including sand dunes. The walks last about two and a half hours.
Elephant Seal Tours - California State Parks
Join us for guided northern elephant seal tours at Hearst San Simeon State Park! Experience a fun, educational tour of the area’s most charismatic megafauna guided by knowledgeable State Park Interpreters.
Elephant Seal Guided Walks Reservations at Año Nuevo State Park …
Sep 4, 2019 · Guided walks to see the elephant seals will begin this year on December 15, 2019, and continue through March 31, 2020. Año Nuevo State Park is home to one of the largest mainland Northern Elephant Seal colonies in the world. Adult seals begin arriving on the beaches by early December.
Hearst San Simeon State Park - California State Parks
5 days ago · A unique opportunity to view northern elephant seals is available at the Elephant Seal Boardwalk (Located 9.3 miles north of the San Simeon Creek Campground). This vantage point provides an ideal location to view these marine mammals from a safe distance.
Año Nuevo State Park - PORTS Program - ports.parks.ca.gov
Visitors come to get an up-close look at the Northern elephant seals, spend time bird watching along the Pacific migratory route, and take in the scenic ocean views. Discover our PORTS On-Demand programs and K-12 educational resources from Año Nuevo State Park below!
Friends of the Elephant Seal - California State Parks
Friends of the Elephant Seal (FES) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation dedicated to educating park visitors about elephant seals and other marine life. Visit the FES website to learn more information about the association or to become a member or volunteer.
Elephant Seal Vocalizations - California State Parks
Elephant Seal Vocalizations. Males establish dominance to determine who does the majority of the mating in a harem. The first phase is a distinctive low-frequency, guttural vocalization. The dominance battle can progress to a bloody physical attack.