Auction Ends: Apr 23, 2012 12:00 AM EDT

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Help train a fur seal at the New England Aquarium!

Item Number: 34

Estimated Value: 4000 USD
Sold: 1250 USD to Live Event Bidder

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Item Description

The Aquarium is offering the top bidder and two friends a behind-the-scenes encounter with their trained seals. You will be able to come into the fur seals or harbor seals exhibit with a trainer to touch, feed, give signals to and get a kiss from a seal. In the process you will learn about the seals, their training and care. After getting an unforgettable whiskery kiss, enjoy the rest of the Aquarium and its fascinating exhibits at your leisure.

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