The Minnesota Zoo Saves Two Orphaned Sea Otter Pups

By Jennifer Mayerle, CBS Minnesota

October 27, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS -- A sea otter pup, orphaned after an orca killed its mother in Alaska, is now receiving care at the Minnesota Zoo.

A second pup rescued by the zoo's partner, Alaska SeaLife Center, is also here.

The zoo's team returned last week from a 20-hour transport after the pups were medically stable to travel. Only WCCO got a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to care for them and the plans for their future.

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