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Pacific Marine Mammal Center is a marine mammal hospital leading in veterinary research, STEM education, and ocean conservation efforts. We care for the most common pinnipeds to southern California which are: Sadly, through their diseases, malnutrition, and injuries they are telling us our oceans need our help.
When we reopen you will be able to visit our patients! We can’t wait to share PMMC’s mission of ocean stewardship and our work saving marine mammals. Take a tour with our docents. Stop by our gift shop. Check out our interactive displays. See our new underwater viewing pools.
Visit the world’s largest marine mammal hospital to see animal care experts providing life-saving care to patients so they can be released back to the wild. Tickets are free but must be booked online in advance. Reserve your spot today!
Pacific Marine Mammal Center rescues, rehabilitates, and releases marine mammals and inspires ocean stewardship through research, education, and collaboration. PMMC is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization. Temporarily Closed for Construction!
Pacific Marine Mammal Center is a non-profit organization that rescues and rehabilitates marine mammals that have washed ashore in Orange County due to an illness or injury, and inspires ocean stewardship through research education and collaboration.
Inside, you can see the seals and sea lions that have been rescued between Seal Beach, south of Long Beach, and San Onofre, on the north end of San Diego County. They are recovering from any number of maladies—from dehydration to shark bites, fish hook injuries to respiratory infections.
Our main services at PMMC are Rescuing, Rehabilitating, and Releasing pinnipeds. Keep scrolling to learn more about what a patient’s journey looks like from beginning to end. See how you can get involved! Unlike whales and dolphins, seals and sea lions don't have to remain in the water to survive.
