Baby Spotted Seal Born at Ise Sea Paradise After 3 Years!

A spotted seal pup was born at Ise Sea Paradise, also known as 'Zero Distance Aquarium Ise Sea Paradise,' located in Ise City, Mie Prefecture, on April 8, 2026, at 9:27 PM. After careful monitoring of both the mother and pup, and with their health now stable, public viewing has commenced today. The pup, whose first milk intake was confirmed on April 9th at 10:53 AM, is growing well. It is covered in soft, white fur, which will shed in approximately 2-3 weeks, making this pure white appearance a rare, limited-time sight. The pup's information includes: Birth Date/Time: April 8, 2026, 9:27 PM; Sex: Female; Weight: 10kg (as of April 10); Length: 74cm (as of April 10); Father: Daifuku (15 years old, born March 16, 2011, at Toba Aquarium); Mother: Lou (12 years old, born March 30, 2014, at Kamogawa Sea World). Including this new arrival, Ise Sea Paradise now cares for 12 spotted seals. The parents are the same pair as the previous birth three years ago, making this the third pup for mother 'Lou-chan.' The mother is calmly raising the pup, which is growing steadily. Visitors can see the pup with its mother in the 'Goma-chan Pool' at the 'Zero Distance Plaza' within the aquarium. Please note that viewing may not be possible at certain times or if the mother and pup are moved to a separate room for health management. The pup's growth will be regularly updated on YouTube, the official blog, and Instagram. Ise Sea Paradise is a popular hands-on aquarium known for its 'zero-distance experience,' featuring animals like walruses, spotted seals, penguins, and otters.