ALTMeet Owin and Matti, two southern sea otters whose journeys are a true testament to the power of partnership in conservation. 🧡
ALTBoth were rescued at just 3 weeks old—Owin along Scenic Drive in Carmel by the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and Matti near Morro Strand Campground by The Marine Mammal Center. These bright, alert, and vocal pups were found alone and, after rescuers were unable to find mom in the wild, brought to the Monterey Bay Aquarium for care. They were deemed non-releasable by the US Fish and Wildlife Service when sea otter surrogacy was not an option.
ALTOnce both pups were healthy, they were cared for at Aquarium of the Pacific, which recently joined the Monterey Bay Aquarium as a key partner in otter surrogacy. These pups helped prepare resident female sea otters to be future surrogate mothers. After growing strong and healthy, Owin and Matti found their forever home together at Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium, where they now serve as ambassadors for their species.
ALTThrough swift saves, skilled support, surrogate moms, and steadfast stewardship, these sea otters found a second chance. 🦦✨
Check out these amazing organizations behind sea otter rehabilitation & ocean conservation:
🔹 Monterey Bay Aquarium – pioneers in sea otter rescue & surrogacy
🔹 The Marine Mammal Center – world’s largest marine mammal hospital
🔹 Aquarium of the Pacific – partners in sea otter care & surrogacy
🔹 Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium – conservation partner and ocean ambassadors
Together, we’re giving sea otters like Owin and Matti a future.
