The National Parks and Wildlife Service will offer a free screening of the documentary Sealions: Life by a Whisker at the Victa Cinema on Wednesday 27 July.

Filmed in South Australia, the documentary has won awards at the 2021 International Wildlife Film Festival and the 2020 Wildlife Conservation Film Festival.

In an environment equally as harsh as it is beautiful, be immersed in a classic coming of age tale guided by one of Australia’s most unique, intelligent, and playful animals. 

Take an intimate journey inside the colony where a life of great intimacy, tenderness, and clumsiness, must often give way to a life of great sacrifice and bravery. 

Dive into the world of a rare Australian Sea Lion pup – and meet the people that are trying to save her species.

Visit www.sealionsfilm.com to learn more about the film and its stars. Watch the preview here.

Screening at 7pm, the film is suitable for all ages. and will be followed by a Q&A with Eyre Peninsula ranger Dirk Holman.

The Victa Cinema is in Ocean Street in Victor Harbor.