One of the southernmost islands of the Falkland Archipelago, it is a complete retreat and offers an immersive wilderness experience. From the largest breeding ground for southern sea elephants to penguins, sea lions and the famous killer whales, you can discover wildlife here.
Sea Lion Island is prized for its incredible diversity of wildlife, which reflects the high quality of the island’s native habitat and the absence of rats and other introduced predators. Its rodent-free status ensures the survival of numerous small bird species, including the endemic Cobb’s wren and the tussock bird. There are about 40 nesting birds, including seabirds such as southern rockhoppers, Magellanic and Gentoo penguins, and southern giant petrels.
As for marine mammals, the island is home to two species of nesting seals, the southern sea lion and the southern sea elephant, which in turn attracts killer whales that prey on them. Finally, there are more than 56 flowering plants on Sea Lion Island, including two Falkland endemics.