Seal Bay Conservation Park
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This article is about the protected area in South Australia. For the associated locality, see Seal Bay, South Australia.
For other uses, see Seal Bay.
Seal Bay Conservation Park is a protected area located on the south coast of Kangaroo Island in the Australian state of South Australia. It is the home of the third largest Australian sea lion colony in Australia.[4]
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Seal Bay Conservation Park South Australia | |
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IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources)[1] | |
Nearest town or city | Kingscote |
Coordinates | 35°59′55″S 137°21′45″E |
Established | 27 April 1967 (1967-04-27)[2] |
Area | 63.67 km2 (24.6 sq mi)[2] |
Visitation | 85,374 (in 2022[3]) |
Managing authorities | Department for Environment and Water |
Website | Seal Bay Conservation Park |
See also | Protected areas of South Australia |
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It is one of the most popular tourist destinations on Kangaroo Island.[citation needed] In order to protect the colony, visitors are only allowed on the beach by paying to go on a guided tour.[5]