Oregon Coast Aquarium seal almost the oldest in history

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Oregon Coast Aquarium’s 49-year-old harbor seal named “Skinny” is likely the oldest seal in captivity, and in a year, could be the oldest seal in recorded history, according to data kept by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

Association of Zoos and Aquariums spokesperson Tim Lewthwaite told KOIN 6 News that the oldest seal to ever live in an AZA-accredited zoo was a female named “Betty.” Betty died in 2019, and lived to be 50 years, 1 month and 14 days old.