{"id":13538,"date":"2025-04-25T10:36:06","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T17:36:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/?p=13538"},"modified":"2025-04-25T15:56:59","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T22:56:59","slug":"sea-lions-of-the-galapagos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2025\/sea-lions-of-the-galapagos\/","title":{"rendered":"Sea Lions of the Galapagos * Vibrant, Colorful Reveal Of The Life Of A Sweet Little Galapagos Sea Lion Pup And All His Challenges And Triumphs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-13539\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SeaLionsposter.jpg?resize=125%2C185&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"125\" height=\"185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SeaLionsposter.jpg?resize=203%2C300&amp;ssl=1 203w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SeaLionsposter.jpg?w=473&amp;ssl=1 473w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 125px) 100vw, 125px\" \/>In the heart of the Pacific Ocean lies a magical cluster of islands, home to a unique collection of castaways found nowhere else on earth. Narrated by Brendan Fraser, Disneynature\u2019s \u201cSea Lions of the Galapagos\u201d dives underwater with Leo, a handsome sea lion pup who\u2019s learning how to navigate life alongside his mother, Luna. Following swimming lessons, fishing expeditions and some growing up, Leo eventually leaves his mother\u2019s colony to find his own home\u2014male sea lions must fight to earn the best spots, and only the strongest will become beach-masters. Leo\u2019s lifelong quest is fraught with challenges and filled with new encounters with an array of creatures, from marine iguanas and racer snakes to yellow fin tuna and huge Galapagos sharks. The archipelago is Leo\u2019s playground\u2014overland and underwater\u2014but he must stay vigilant to find his place in the world. Directed by Hugh Wilson, co-directed by Keith Scholey, and produced by Scholey, Wilson and Roy Conli, the all-new adventure launches is available exclusively on Disney+.<\/p>\n<p>KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Braedyn M. comments, \u201c<em>Sea Lions of the Galapagos <\/em>is by far the cutest documentary I have ever seen.\u00a0 Vibrant, colorful, and a few splashes of laughter, it shows the life of a sweet little Galapagos Sea lion pup and all the challenges and triumphs that come with being one.\u201d See his full review below.<\/p>\n<p>Sea Lions of the Galapagos<br \/>\nBy Braedyn M., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 16<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/orOlfl47bRU?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13540 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/sealions.c.jpg?resize=249%2C140&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"249\" height=\"140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/sealions.c.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/sealions.c.jpg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px\" \/>Sea Lions of the Galapagos <\/em>is by far the cutest documentary I have ever seen.\u00a0 Vibrant, colorful, and a few splashes of laughter, it shows the life of a sweet little Galapagos Sea lion pup and all the challenges and triumphs that come with being one.<\/p>\n<p>Leo is an adorable sea lion pup who has only ever known his home beach and the calm shallow waters that grace its shores.\u00a0 Sunshine, fresh air, a mother that can find him whenever he decides to dive off and explore, what more could he want?\u00a0 All seems well in his world until he realizes that he isn\u2019t a baby pup anymore, and since he\u2019s not the male beachmaster, he\u2019s not welcome on the island.\u00a0 What follows is Leo\u2019s quest to find his place in the world, and an island to call home.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-13541\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/sealionsofthegalapagos.b.jpeg?resize=252%2C141&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"252\" height=\"141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/sealionsofthegalapagos.b.jpeg?resize=300%2C168&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/sealionsofthegalapagos.b.jpeg?w=700&amp;ssl=1 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 252px) 100vw, 252px\" \/>With direction by Hugh Wilson and Keith Scholey and narration by Brandon Fraser, this is not your standard animal documentary.\u00a0 Instead of just revealing facts about the animal in focus, this feature educates from the perspective of a story, with the life of a young sea lion, named Leo, as a guide. However, this does not mean there is less insight into the Galapagos sea lion species.<\/p>\n<p>As Leo makes his way, I learned all the ins and outs of being a sea lion, and living in the Galapagos. For example, in one instance Leo teams up with some friends to catch some fish, when some uninvited guests show up. While sad for Leo and his pals, it beautifully illustrates how all animals are connected and interact with each other.\u00a0 Speaking of scenes, my favorite might just be the most hilarious.\u00a0 After a day of traveling, Leo finally finds a nice soft beach to land on.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lumiere-a.akamaihd.net\/v1\/images\/g_ondisneyplus_disneynature_sealionsofthegalapagos_stil_1ed3fb1f.jpeg?resize=249%2C140&#038;ssl=1\" width=\"249\" height=\"140\" \/>Thinking this might just be the place he can make his home, he falls asleep only to be awoken by the beach\u2019s beachmaster, and he is NOT happy to see another male.\u00a0 Leo has no choice but to escape up a steep hill where the beachmaster, as big as he is, cannot follow.\u00a0 How does Leo leave the island?\u00a0 By belly-whopping his way down the other side of the hill!\u00a0 After this daring endeavor, Leo continues on his way.<\/p>\n<p>This documentary\u2019s message is to always explore; there is always something out there to find, even for a sea lion.\u00a0 As Leo grows up, he gets wiser and braver due to all the challenges he\u2019s faced, like blowing bubbles to scare out fish from their coral caves. Note that there are a few sightings of blood in this documentary.<\/p>\n<p>I give <em>Sea Lions of the Galapagos <\/em>5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 to 18 plus adults. <em>\u00a0Sea Lions of the Galapagos <\/em>is available now on Disney+.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/X0nclu9lzaQ?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the heart of the Pacific Ocean lies a magical cluster of islands, home to a unique collection of castaways found nowhere else on earth. Narrated by Brendan Fraser, Disneynature\u2019s \u201cSea Lions of the Galapagos\u201d dives underwater with Leo, a handsome sea lion pup who\u2019s learning how to navigate life alongside his mother, Luna. Following swimming lessons, fishing expeditions and some growing up, Leo eventually leaves his mother\u2019s colony to find his own home\u2014male sea lions must fight to earn the best spots, and only the strongest will become beach-masters. Leo\u2019s lifelong quest is fraught with challenges and filled with new encounters with an array of creatures, from marine iguanas and racer snakes to yellow fin tuna and huge Galapagos sharks. The archipelago is Leo\u2019s playground\u2014overland and underwater\u2014but he must stay vigilant to find his place in the world. Directed by Hugh Wilson, co-directed by Keith Scholey, and produced by Scholey, Wilson and Roy Conli, the all-new adventure launches is available exclusively on Disney+.<br \/>\nKIDS FIRST! Film Critic Braedyn M. comments, \u201cSea Lions of the Galapagos is by far the cutest documentary I have ever seen.  Vibrant, colorful, and a few splashes of laughter, it shows the life of a sweet little Galapagos Sea lion pup and all the challenges and triumphs that come with being one.\u201d <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[4],"tags":[9035,1783,9031,9032,869,9024,3025,9029,291,9023,9028,9030,9033,9034,144,1166,3129,9026,6725,2078,9027,9022,9025],"class_list":["post-13538","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-tv","tag-brendan-fraser","tag-by-kids-for-kids","tag-disney-nature","tag-disney-nature-documentary","tag-disney-2","tag-disneynature","tag-disneyplus","tag-ecuador","tag-environment","tag-galapagos","tag-galapagos-islands","tag-galapagos-sea-lion","tag-hugh-wilson","tag-keith-scholey","tag-marine-life","tag-movie-reviews","tag-nature","tag-nature-documentary","tag-new-movie","tag-ocean","tag-sea-lion","tag-sea-lions","tag-sea-lions-of-the-galapagos"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/paS5I2-3wm","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13538","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13538"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13538\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13544,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13538\/revisions\/13544"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13538"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13538"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13538"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}