Sept 29, 2023 - Heavy rainfall in New York City resulted in the plaza surrounding the Central Park Zoo to experience flooding, allowing a female sea lion to swim out of her pool and get a change of scenery.
Fortunately, the sea lion did not venture beyond the zoo's secondary perimeter, and zoo staff closely monitored her as she explored her temporary surroundings. Once the water levels subsided, the sea lion safely returned to her designated exhibit.
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