Meet Walnut the Harbor Seal at Blank Park Zoo | Sioux City News

Sioux City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 20, 2026 · 1m

Meet Walnut, a four-year-old harbor seal who just arrived at Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines after a cross-country ride courtesy of FedEx — all part of a big zoo collaboration involving the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and SeaWorld San Diego. He’s been quietly adjusting to his new home for a few weeks, and now he’s ready to meet the public alongside two California sea lions, Zoey and Meatball, in the new “Hub Harbor” exhibit. Zoo staff are thrilled, and visitors can catch daily shows where animal care experts share fun facts — a perfect chance to get up close with these marine stars and…