The ‘ah’ factor goes into overdrive at this sea-life centre some 5 miles east of Helston. It cares for sick and orphaned seals washed up along the Cornish coastline before returning them to the wild. The website outlines whether talks and feeding sessions have resumed.
It's a guaranteed kids' favourite, and parents will doubtless find themselves seduced by the seals' antics, too. Each year the sanctuary rescues and rehabilitates around 70 grey seal pups. It's also worth noting that, cute as they may be, seals can get a wee bit pungent on hot summer days.