Rescued Sea Otters Suri and Willow Find New Home

Two orphaned sea otters named Suri and Willow were rescued off the central California coast after being found alone.
Published: 4/16/2026, 11:53:38 PM EDT

Two orphaned sea otters named Suri and Willow were rescued off the central California coast after being found alone. The aquarium says Suri was named after the Big Sur coastline, while Willow was named after the area where she was found. Staff describe Suri as bold and independent, while Willow is more sociable and resourceful. Officials say the two cannot be released back into the wild and will remain under human care.