Prague Zoo welcomes great-grandson of sea lion Gaston, famous for his 2002 flood escape

Photo: Petr Hamerník, ZOO Praha

Prague Zoo has welcomed a new Cape fur seal pup, the great-grandson of the legendary Gaston, whose dramatic escape during the devastating floods of 2002 made headlines around the world. I discussed the latest arrival and Gaston’s lasting legacy with Prague Zoo spokesperson Filip Mašek.

The new pup was born on June 5, but the zoo only announced the news last week.

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Author: Ruth Fraňková