Cornish Seal Sanctuary

Cornish Seal Sanctuary Cornwall's most heartwarming story... See and hear about the resident animals and learn about their stories.
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Bring the family for a day at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary and learn about our work to ensure the safety and wellbeing of seals around Cornwall’s coastline. Based in Gweek, commanding panoramic views of the Helford River, the sanctuary is dedicated to seal rescue, rehabilitation and release, as well as raising awareness of how plastic pollution has affected our marine life in Cornwall and also provi

des a forever home to animals needing permanent specialist care from our team of experts. Meet the rescued seal pups going through rehabilitation during pup season in the winter, before being returned to the wild. Explore woodland walks with your four- legged friends, and get a bite at the café.

Hello Brie! Rescued by British Divers Marine Life Rescue from Lyme Regis on 30th August, this 2-month-old common seal pu...
04/09/2026

Hello Brie!
Rescued by British Divers Marine Life Rescue from Lyme Regis on 30th August, this 2-month-old common seal pup arrived with us dehydrated, underweight and with a swollen muzzle - which turned out to be caused by a foreign object wedged near his tooth, poor little guy!
After fluids, antibiotics and lots of TLC, Brie's now feeling stronger and eating for himself! 🐟
Right now he weighs just 14kg. He'll need to reach 25kg before he's strong enough to return to the wild. So until then, he'll be resting up in our seal hospital and building his strength before graduating to our outdoor pools.

Happy National Dog Day!Your four-legged family members are welcome to join you on your visit to the Cornish Seal Sanctua...
26/08/2026

Happy National Dog Day!
Your four-legged family members are welcome to join you on your visit to the Cornish Seal Sanctuary, so there’s no need to leave your best mate at home!

From exploring our 42-acre site together to enjoying the sights, sounds and smells of sanctuary life, there’s plenty for your pup to discover. We even sell doggy Ice Cream in our café!

Just remember to keep your dog on a lead and under control at all times, and never leave them unattended.

Have you visited the sanctuary this summer with your dog? We'd love to see your photos!

Meet Babybel, a little female grey seal who arrived at the Sanctuary on 6 August after being rescued from Port Gaverne.A...
24/08/2026

Meet Babybel, a little female grey seal who arrived at the Sanctuary on 6 August after being rescued from Port Gaverne.

At just around seven days old, she should still have been snuggled up with her mum. After being carefully monitored for 48 hours by British Divers Marine Life Rescue, it became clear that mum wasn’t going to return and Babybel was becoming weak.

So, she came safely to the Sanctuary, where she could be rehydrated and cared for. We’re delighted to say she’s already making great progress and has learnt to feed herself and even had her first swim🥰

For now, it’s all about eating, sleeping and growing before she heads out to our rehabilitation pools.

And yes… if you guessed CHEESE as this year’s pup naming theme, you’d be right! 🧀

Got a cheesy name that would be perfect for a smelly little pup? Or fancy getting involved in pup season this year? Sponsor a pup via the link in our bio!

Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Tabby 🦭Meet Tabby, one of our dedicated Animal Care volunteers. Since joining us in December 2...
23/08/2026

Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Tabby 🦭

Meet Tabby, one of our dedicated Animal Care volunteers. Since joining us in December 2024, she’s helped with seal rescues, rehabilitation, releases and caring for our resident goats.

We caught up with Tabby to hear about her experiences, including her very first rescue – a grumpy pup named Doughnut – and what volunteering has taught her about marine conservation.

Read Tabby’s story and discover life behind the scenes at the Sanctuary - website link in bio✨

21/08/2026

We’ve now raised just over £2,000 towards helping Jarvis see again! 🦭👀

We’re so grateful for every donation, but there’s still a long way to go. Can you help us get Jarvis one step closer to seeing the world around him?

Donate today❤️

Give seals space! You may have spotted Trunk, a much-loved adult female grey seal, spending some time hauled out on the ...
12/08/2026

Give seals space!

You may have spotted Trunk, a much-loved adult female grey seal, spending some time hauled out on the beach at Newquay Harbour recently.

At around 30 years old, Trunk needs her rest, meaning plenty of time out of the water sunbathing!

With Trunk spending more time on the beach, there have been an increasing number of close encounters with members of the public and it is important to remember that she is still a wild animal. Please help us keep both Trunk and people safe by giving her plenty of space.

Remember if you see any seal on the beach…

• Don’t feed them
• ⁠Keep dogs on leads
• Keep your distance
• ⁠Stay quiet
• Never block their route back to the sea
• Don’t attempt to touch, move or encourage them back into the water
• If you’re concerned about their welfare or the situation is becoming unsafe, contact the British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) on 01825 765546

Grey seals have powerful jaws and very sharp teeth. Even a seal that is used to busy harbour life can bite if frightened, cornered or startled.

Trunk has been part of life around Newquay Harbour since 2003, and we’d love to see her continue enjoying her favourite haul-out spot for many years to come.

Sometimes Trunk is joined by Radley, another female seal who deserves exactly the same respect.

Please share this post and help us spread the word! 🦭

We're hiring! 🦭Fancy a job where filming seal pup releases is genuinely on your to-do list?!We're looking for a Marketin...
10/08/2026

We're hiring! 🦭

Fancy a job where filming seal pup releases is genuinely on your to-do list?!

We're looking for a Marketing & Fundraising Coordinator to join our small, passionate team here in Gweek.

From creating engaging content for our social media and newsletters, to keeping our pup sponsorship programme running smoothly and helping grow support through fundraising campaigns, no two days will be quite the same.

If you're creative, organised and want your work to make a real difference for rescued seals in Cornwall, we'd love to hear from you!

Find out more and apply- https://bit.ly/4hpNcl2

Closing date 21/08/26

Jarvis is a much-loved resident at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary, and since the day he was rescued in 2016, he has been liv...
07/08/2026

Jarvis is a much-loved resident at the Cornish Seal Sanctuary, and since the day he was rescued in 2016, he has been living with cataracts in both eyes. He's never seen the faces of the people who care for him or the other seals he shares his home with.

Despite everything, Jarvis has never let his blindness define him. He's playful, cheeky and full of personality. He has learned to navigate his world with incredible resilience, relying on his other senses and the dedication of his expert care team. Everyone who meets him falls in love with his gentle nature and determination.

Now, for the first time, there is hope.

Specialist veterinary surgeons believe that cataract surgery could give Jarvis the chance to see for the very first time. It's an opportunity that could transform his life forever, but it comes at a significant cost.

The surgery, specialist veterinary care and rehabilitation will cost around £7.8k for each eye, and we need your help to make it possible.

Every donation, no matter how big or small, brings Jarvis one step closer to seeing his world for the very first time.

Together, we can help make that moment a reality.

If you're unable to donate, you can still make a huge difference by sharing Jarvis' story with your friends, family and community.

Thank you for believing in Jarvis and giving him the chance to experience something most of us take for granted - the gift of sight.

Let's help Jarvis see the world for the very first time!

04/08/2026

Tik Tok Tuesday🦭

Don’t worry Gweek, Marlin’s holding it down🙌🏻

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Cornish Seal Sanctuary
Gweek
TR126UG

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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+441326221361

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