The sanctuary is one of the few facilities in Poland permitted to rehabilitate and house gray seals.
Most seals residing here were found injured or abandoned on Baltic beaches by the WWF and local marine rescue teams.
The sanctuary uses a filtration system designed to keep the pool water clean while maintaining conditions suitable for marine mammals.
Gray seals are the largest seal species found in the Baltic Sea, and the sanctuary helps educate the public on their unique ecological role.
The facility participates in regional efforts to increase awareness about plastic pollution in the Baltic.
The Charlotta Valley Seal Sanctuary is an educational facility located within the Dolina Charlotty resort complex in Strzelinko, near Słupsk, Poland. The sanctuary is dedicated to the care and rehabilitation of gray seals, primarily focusing on rescued animals from the Baltic Sea. The facility features a large, specially designed pool system that mimics the natural environment for the seals. Educational presentations are conducted by animal caretakers to teach visitors about marine biology and the conservation status of Baltic gray seals. The sanctuary also serves as a research site for monitoring local seal populations. It is integrated into a larger recreational resort that includes a hotel, zoo, and water park, making it a multi-faceted destination.
The underwater viewing windows allow for close-up shots of the seals swimming.
Check the daily presentation schedule upon arrival at the resort entrance to catch the feeding and training sessions.
Combine the visit with a walk through the adjacent zoo and fairy-tale land located within the same resort complex.
Bring binoculars if you wish to observe the seals from the higher observation decks.
Do not attempt to feed the seals any food brought from outside, as this is strictly prohibited for the health of the animals.
Presentations are more frequent during the high summer season and may be limited or paused during the winter months.
Do not tap on the glass, avoid flashing lights when taking photos, and remain quiet during trainer presentations.
