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Marine Mammal Center

2000 Bunker Road, Sausalito, CA 94965-2619
415-289-SEAL
Ranked #2 of 11 attractions in Sausalito
4.5 of 5 stars 19 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas, Specialty Museums, Educational Sites
Fee: Yes
Description: The largest of six centers that rescue and rehabilitate seals and sea lions found along the California coast.
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Bel Air, Maryland
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

If you're thinking Sausalito or Marin Headlands, think about this. It's free and the docents/guides are very knowledgeable and passionate about sea life rescue on display. Not a big place; easily done in an hour. Interesting video and store. More

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orinda, CA
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

They do amazing work! The inspiring work these folks do make you realize how precious our oceans are and the creatures that callit home More

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los angeles, ca
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

While chaperoning 120 junior high kids, we made a stop at the Marine Mammal Center. The tour guides were informative, but reminded us every 10 minutes that we had to be very quiet as to not disturb the mammals that are being cared for. The students received a lot of information that was useful, but it was presented like a... More

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Fonthill, Ontario
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2012

Was very impressed with the great site and all the hard work they do. We showed up fairly late in the afternoon, and were able to witness the last feeding of the day. I would recommend showing up earlier in the day when there is probably more activity to see. As for the preparation area for food for the animals,... More

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San Francisco
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

A newly build facility to treat injured marine mammals. It is very educational for adults as well as children to learn about the oceans and how we all interact. More

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San Francisco
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2012

The mission of the MMC is sincere and a true testament to what California does to preserve its wildlife. The setting is gorgeous, it's educational, and every kid (or those who still love learning) will have a really fun time. More

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Sausalito, California
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012

A great place to learn about the ocean and the effects on the marine life. However the viewing areas are pretty far from the public More

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Tiburon, CA
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80 reviews 80 reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2012

They did a complete remodel but , in so doing, they have completely isolated the animals quite a distance from viewers. I understand why ( I think ) but the old layout enabled you to get a lot closer. More

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San Francisco, CA
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2012

Very educatoinal place and interesting, especially for kids More

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Austin
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 27, 2011

When in San Francisco, we always go by the The Marine Mammal Center (TMMC). It is in the Marin Headlands on a hill overlooking a beach. It is a great place for kids to learn about and see seals, sea lions and elephant seals. The people there are excellent, and tell you all about the animals. There is a 2nd... More

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