a lot bigger than they look when you get in the water next to them. well, i watched this sea lion and otter show and this guy mike moracco, he comes out during the show with a dress on as dorky in alter ego of dorothy, in a dress with the sea lion, the coward sea lion and walking along with a little basket. i thought i will never ever do that, you know. two months later, hi, i m dorky. walking out on stage with the sea lion. i was overwhelmed and i was so excited. i mean, just seeing a killer whale is breathtaking. i was just in awe. it s shocking to see how large they are and how beautiful they are. being, you know, in the presence of the killer whales