Ise Sea Paradise Announces Birth of Spotted Seal Pup After Three Years

Ise Sea Paradise, located in Ise City, Mie Prefecture, announced the birth of a spotted seal pup on April 8, 2026, at 21:27. Following careful monitoring, the pup's stable health allowed for public viewing to commence on April 13, 2026. The pup, a female, weighed 10kg and measured 74cm as of April 10. Her father is Daifuku, 15 years old (born March 16, 2011, at Toba Aquarium), and her mother is Lou, 12 years old (born March 30, 2014, at Kamogawa Sea World). This is the third offspring for Lou, with the same parental pair as three years prior. The pup's initial white, fluffy fur is a temporary characteristic, expected to shed within two to three weeks. Ise Sea Paradise currently cares for 12 spotted seals. Visitors can observe the pup and mother at the "Goma-chan Pool" within the "Zero Distance Plaza." Updates on the pup's growth will be shared via YouTube, the official blog, Instagram, and Twitter. Spotted seals (Phoca largha) are carnivorous mammals found from Alaska to Hokkaido, with a lifespan of 25-30 years. They typically breed in spring, with a gestation period of about one year, giving birth to a single pup that becomes independent after 2-3 weeks of nursing. Their diet includes fish, crustaceans, and shellfish. Ise Sea Paradise is known for its "zero-distance experience" with animals like walruses, spotted seals, penguins, and otters. The facility is is located at 580 Futamicho E, Ise City, Mie Prefecture 519-0602, with a phone number of 0596-42-1760 and website https://ise-seaparadise.com/.