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Sea otter Juno holds a basketball up to a stone hoop

Clam dunk: Sea otter Juno plays basketball to stay in shape

Juno, a rescued sea otter at the Oregon Zoo, is swimming straight to the hoop — and she can dunk with the best of them.

June 9, 2023

Rescued sea otter Juno plays basketball for enrichment behind the scenes at the Oregon Zoo.

She's got game: Sea otter Juno keeps fit by shooting hoops

Innovative training activity offers health benefits and enriching fun for rescued otter.

May 8, 2019

Sea otters Juno and Uni Sushi in Steller Cove.

Rescued sea otter pup 'Uni Sushi' makes her zoo debut

Playful 5-month-old meets Juno and Lincoln at Oregon Zoo's Steller Cove.

May 21, 2019

Two sea otters in a pool, one is holding a basketball

They've got game: 2 more sea otters join hoops team

Sea otters Lincoln and Sushi have joined an exercise routine that’s considered a slam dunk for animal health and well-being.

November 17, 2023

Sea otter Lincoln closeup of nose and whiskers

Rescued sea otter Lincoln celebrates first birthday

'Prince of Sea Pups' is known for his lively squeaks and playful personality.

October 17, 2018

Sea Otter Awareness Week

Sept. 24 to 30, 2023

Celebrate sea otter awareness week at the Oregon Zoo Join us for special keeper talks to learn about our sea otters and what you can do to help those in the wild. Thank you to our conservation partners Elakha and USFWS. Schedule Sept. 24-30 11:30 a.m