Sea Otter Checks Out Her New Digs

Via Shedd Aquarium, which writes:

Jade, the newest rescued sea otter at Shedd Aquarium, is settling into her new home!

She’s experiencing a series of firsts — from meeting her animal care team and fellow otters like Luna and Watson, to getting familiar with behind-the-scenes spaces. Most recently, Jade ventured into the sea otter exhibit in the Abbott Oceanarium for the very first time.

Watch as she explores her new surroundings, swims with curiosity and enjoys some icy enrichment along the way.

And here, they write:

Meet the newest rescued sea otter at Shedd. 🦦
 
Introducing… Jade!
 
After a surprise-and-delight naming vote from our guests, Jade earned her name — inspired by Jade’s Cove, a stunning stretch of California coastline just south of Monterey.
 
This curious 3-year-old joins our rescued otter raft as a potential surrogate and ambassador, helping connect visitors to the kelp forests and coastlines her species calls home.
 
Since arriving at Shedd, Jade has been making a splash — exploring the exhibit, meeting fellow otters like Luna and Watson and practicing important skills like grooming, foraging and diving.