Kovler Seal Pool

Kovler Seal Pool’s open-air design includes underwater space with naturalistic rockwork and artificial kelp, underwater lighting to enhance viewing in the evening, and a terrestrial space that allows resident seals to choose between sunny and shady areas.

This habitat also helps teach visitors about Lincoln Park Zoo’s commitment to animal care, as guests can watch daily positive reinforcement training sessions that encourage the seals to participate in their own care. Narrated by a learning interpreter, these sessions involve keepers rewarding seals with preferred food items after completing specific tasks and movements.