SeaWorld San Diego began documenting formulas and hand rearing guidelines for walrus calves in 1987. The walrus guidelines became a living manuscript where subtle changes in the formula and hand rearing procedures were made after many neonate trials.
Bella’s head does not move when she is sleeping. She is able to keep her head still when asked, but her eyes continue to move as if her head were still moving and have even been known to roll in opposite directions. Bella’s disorder has not inhibited her from participating in swims, meets, paint programs, and various husbandry behaviors.